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Hello :) I recently noticed that I am not able to retract my right shoulder as much as i can with my left shoulder. This is affecting my performance at the gym. What should I do? Thanks!
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Hi, if you had any injury in Shoulder before stiffness can happen. If there is no injury before consult Shoulder surgeon. Your symptoms can be improved with physio. By Dr Sivaraman, Consultant Shoulder Surgeon, Thoraipakkam. OMR , Chennai
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