Fall, bruising and painful shoulder

[foxglove]

I fell over about ten days ago and bruised and hurt shoulder, still painful. Any advice eg how long should I wait before contacting surgery? or ways to ease pain? thanks

[Bananas5]

Ouch. I am sure you are aware that as we age we bounce less. Bruises take longer to heal.

If you are certain nothing is broken ice packs may help. And rest.

x

[foxglove in reply to Bananas5]

You're right about aging process.... alas!

[Konagirl60]

Do you have a visible bruise? Arnica gel or cream will make it disappear faster and help with inflammation, muscle pain and wound healing.

How is your range of motion? Can you still lift your arm pain free? Can you open a door or a jar pain free?

Have a bath in Epsom salts everyday. The magnesium sulphate will calm the muscle pain.

If none of these help you may need an X-ray. It’s possible you broke a bone and perhaps need a sling. Keep us posted.

[foxglove in reply to Konagirl60]

Am using arnica oil after Epsom salt bath and it eases enormous bruise which is fading (yellow all over now) so perhaps I'm on the mend! have bought a small "shoulder sling " which I've yet to try. Even if bone broken, I don't want to know (cowardly custard me)

[Konagirl60 in reply to foxglove]

If the pain does not go away I’d seek extra help. It’s your call. So glad the Arnica is helping.