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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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How To Deal With Painful Arm And Shoulder Post Injury?

Hi, may I ansI was in a car accident on Friday 4-9-10. I accelerated from a complete stop and when I accelerated, a bug flew into my window and I turned my head and ended up slamming into the truck in front of me at a very close range. The seat belt slammed into my collarbone where it meets the shoulder. I am in a lot of pain. I am able to move my arm, rotate, lift it above shoulder, basically I have total motion. I do notice though that when i extend my air fully up, hand in the air, there is some popping. It hurts some when I am moving it. I do not see brusing, cuts, or swelling, but it hurts like crazy. I am ok if I don t use it, luckily it is my left shoulder, but after working as a receptionist and doing everyday things, it throbs. Unfortunately, I have to use my arm! If i keep my arm in a position like it would be in a sling, or i support it with my right arm, it doesn t hurt so much. I don t want anyone to touch it. When i was helping my son who is 5 get dressed, he put pressure on my shoulder to keep his balance and that hurt a lot! It gets very warm, not to the touch, I just feel a lot of heat radiating from it. The pain spreads through my shoulder and sometimes reaches my elbow. I have not put ice on it, but i have used the heating pad which helps a little bit. I am not expecting a severe injury because it doesn t look injured, but it really really hurts! What should i do? My neck is not sore at all, so i don t think i have whiplash.
Wed, 8 Oct 2014
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Thank You for contacting HCM.

There could be hair line fracture or sprain. I would recommend you to visit hospital for Xray to rule out any such cause. In the meanwhile i would suggest you following things:
> Take naproxen twice a day for 5 days
> Apply ibuprofen cream over the shoulder and massage.
> Take boiling water in a rubber bottle and put over your shoulder. It will give soothing effect.

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How To Deal With Painful Arm And Shoulder Post Injury?

Hello Thank You for contacting HCM. There could be hair line fracture or sprain. I would recommend you to visit hospital for Xray to rule out any such cause. In the meanwhile i would suggest you following things: Take naproxen twice a day for 5 days Apply ibuprofen cream over the shoulder and massage. Take boiling water in a rubber bottle and put over your shoulder. It will give soothing effect. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health.