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Is Heat Pad Only Treatment For Calcium Build Up In Joints?
i have frozen shoulder. what is it ? how can I treat it at home ? I ve been using a heating pad as it seems to be the only relief I can get from the pain. is this a good treatment. the doctor tells me it is a calcium buildup from an old injury in my joint.
Tue, 3 May 2016
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You need an MRI of the shoulder to see exactly what's going on and then physical therapy. You may need surgery for this
You need an MRI of the shoulder to see exactly what's going on and then physical therapy. You may need surgery for this
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