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Pulled back muscle 4 days ago, improving but now i have sharp pinch-like pain in 1 shoulder. could it just be because i was compensating for back?

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Dr. Jonathan Kates answered

Maybe: How did you pull your back muscle, and what part of your shoulder hurts?

Answered 10/9/2017

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Possibly: If it is compensatory, it should improve as the back improves. If it does not you may need to be evaluated.

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 5/3/2017

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A member asked:

Pulled back muscle 4 days ago, improving but now i have sharp pinch-like pain in 1 shoulder. could it just be because i was compensating for back?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jonathan Kates answered

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Dr Seibert agreed

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