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Ive been experiencing shoulder pain for a few weeks now. the pain is slowly increasing. ive had a tear in my tissue before in the same shoulder but that healed with time. how do i go about this pain? can i see an orthopedic right away or x-ray ?
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Yes, good idea to see Orthopedic Consult for appropriate workup and treatment. Also One should desist from activities that cause/worsen the shoulder pain. And if it is occupational ask the Orthopedic Consult or Physical Therapist, what Preventive measures to take.
Answered 5/11/2023
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