Can I do anything to ease the pain before my consultation?

We aim to see you as quickly as possible, especially if you’re in a lot of pain. In the meantime, you can try:

  • avoiding reaching at shoulder height or above, reaching behind you, or holding things at arm’s length

  • taking painkillers such as ibuprofen 

  • sleeping on your back with a pillow supporting the arm, or sleeping on the good shoulder with your other arm supported by a pillow in front of you

  • applying ice packs for 15 minutes at a time, 3 to 4 times a day if there’s swelling

  • using heat patches or water bottles if your pain eases with warmth

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