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title: Shoulder Pain Self-Assessment | Why Does My Shoulder Hurt?
description: Jumpstart the diagnosis process. Does shoulder pain interfere with your sleep? Is shoulder pain make doing your job more difficult?
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# Why does my shoulder hurt?

Use this assessment tool to jumpstart the diagnosis process, and then share what you learn with your provider at your initial appointment.

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