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I'm struggling with forward rotation of my right arm, i get this sharp pain in my shoulder, should i visit a physio? it's a sports related injury

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

See details: Pain on moyion and reduced range of motion could indicate a more significant injury to the shoulder. I would see an orthopedist and have the shoulder evaluated including x rays and/or MRI as the first step.

Answered 8/25/2018

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A member asked:

I'm struggling with forward rotation of my right arm, i get this sharp pain in my shoulder, should i visit a physio? it's a sports related injury

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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