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Just a question, i have a strange tight kinda feeling from my forward shoulder, extending down under my arm to my back shoulder blade, any suggestions?

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Nedd to evaluated: Difficult to answer without examing you.Many possibilities.If persist see your pcp.

Answered 9/17/2013

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