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I fell a month ago and have mild pains in my arm to shoulder connection during certain movement. will this heal by itself?

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Dr. Robert Kneece answered

Depends: If it is mild and getting better, then you can wait.However if not getting better,then best to go ahead and see someone as could be a rotator cuff tear.Small tear can get better on own.Large ones less likely so.Other possibilities bursitis,tendonitis,contusion in which to ice use use ibuprofen.ice 20 min 3Xday,

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 2/24/2019

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A member asked:

I fell a month ago and have mild pains in my arm to shoulder connection during certain movement. will this heal by itself?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Kneece answered

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

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