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A 63-year-old female asked:

The muscle just on the backside of my shoulder has started being very painful, what can i do? it is closer to my neck instead of the edge. sleeping is very difficult. i've found keeping my arm close to my chest is best?

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu
Dr. Jovita Anyanwuanswered
Internal Medicine 32 years experience
Need examination. It could be a muscle or a joint or spinal issue. A careful history, physical examination and may be an imaging study could be indicated
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Reviewed May 10, 2021
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