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Pain reaching overhead or behind the back

Start from what you feel — then open the matching topics.

Shoulder and sometimes elbow/neck chains share the job — check the shoulder topic first.

Seek urgent care for chest pain, sudden severe headache, new weakness, bowel/bladder changes after back pain, or rapidly worsening neurological signs.

Suggested topics

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    Shoulder Arms & shoulders

    Shoulder rehab basics: widest ROM joint — rotator cuff, scapular rhythm and load over a pain score. Educational — no diagnosis or dosing.

    Tests & assessment Precautions Exercise menu

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    Elbow Arms & shoulders

    The elbow's hinge-and-rotation design lets the forearm bend and turn simultaneously, but this dual role concentrates repetitive stress on a small set of tendons.

    Tests & assessment Precautions Exercise menu

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