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Shoulder injuries and disorders
Shoulder stiffness

Shoulder stiffness

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Is a type of:

Shoulder injuries and disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Shoulder

Is Symptom of

Shoulder injuries and disorders
Condition
Rotator cuff injury
Condition
Arthritis
Condition
Heart attack
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Impingement syndrome (swimmer's shoulder)
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