You can do this by placing your hand on your opposite shoulder or, if you are wearing a sling, adjust it so your hand is above the level of your elbow.
If you develop swelling in your wrist or hand elevate it above the level of the heart as much as possible. It is not normal to need any form of compression with an acute shoulder injury. the area becomes excessively painful, numb or tingles.
the area becomes white, blue or blotchy. where you can feel hot and cold.ĭo not apply an ice pack to an area that has poor circulation.ĭuring ice application check the skin every five minutes and discontinue its use if: Only use an ice pack on areas that have normal skin sensation i.e. Whichever method you choose it is important that you wrap the ice in a damp towel, in order to prevent it from ‘burning’ the skin. There are many different ways in which ice can be applied however it believed crushed ice, in the form of frozen peas for example, is the most effective. Ice will help reduce the pain in your shoulder and so should be applied for 10 – 15 minutes. You may be given a sling but this should be discarded as soon as the pain is under control this is usually within 72 hours unless advised otherwise. Ensure you continue to move the elbow, wrist and fingers as normal as it is common to quickly become stiff in these areas. The most important initial treatment is aimed at controlling the pain and swelling by following the principles of RICE: R – RestĬomplete rest is not advisable but it is important that you prevent putting the shoulder under strain in the early stages of healing. What should I do in the first 72 hours after the injury? If you have allergies or conditions which prevent the use of pain relieving or anti-inflammatory medication, please seek advice from your doctor or a pharmacist. To manage your pain it is advised that you regularly take simple pain relief which can be bought over the counter from your pharmacist. What are the symptoms?Ī soft tissue injury to the shoulder may result in the following: Injuries to the soft tissue around the shoulder can occur due to falling on an outstretched hand, overuse or direct impact. The term soft tissue refers to muscles, ligaments and tendons that surround and support our joints. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss this with a member of the healthcare team. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, but may act as a starting point for discussion. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your injury. Need some help choosing a language? Please refer to Browsealoud Supported Voices and Languages. You can translate this page by using the headphones button (bottom left) and then select the globe to change the language of the page.
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