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I paint, im a construction worker.. recently ive noticed i cant hold my arm over my head paint for more than one minute or two.like over extending?

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Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

Rotator cuff tear ?: Rotator cuff tear is a possibility. An MRI of the affected shoulder would show. Consult to your docor.

Answered 9/2/2018

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Weakness of muscles: You need to be examined by orthopedic doctor with tests like MRI of shoulder- You have not mentioned which shoulder? Most probably rotato cuff problem- many muscles may be involved.

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I paint, im a construction worker.. recently ive noticed i cant hold my arm over my head paint for more than one minute or two.like over extending?

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