After falling on to my left shoulder and having it put back into place. How long does it take it heal?

Question

And what can I do to ease the discomfort? Besides painkillers which have never helped in the past. As they just make me really sleepy.

Answer 1

I am by no means a doctor but I have dislocated a shoulder before. If there is no damage that requires surgery then you are probably looking at 4-6 weeks. Strengthening exercises (I.E. lifting a book with your arm straight directly in front of you, then laterally) can help the healing process.

For the 2nd question, the discomfort probably comes from inflammation or swelling. Taking something like ibuprofen will ease the swelling which in turn will ease the discomfort. Also try icing the area once or twice a day.

Hope that helps

Answer 2

You may very well be able to take an across the counter pain killer rather that a "drowsy inducing" Prescription and get just a much relief.

For a broken ankle and for my Rheumatoid Arthritis I use Max strength Excedrin instead of my prescriptions. This way I stay alert instead of sleepy.

I think it takes a while for a shoulder to recover.

My Husband damaged the tendon to his wrist when he banged a door knob. It took 18 months to recover and 8 years later he still is protective of it.

Best Wishes on your recovery.

Answer 3

When i am in the healing process after any injury and i am doing what i am suppose to all that is left is to pray for comfort

Answer 4

2-4 weeks about
depends

Answer 5

2-4 weeks. You should take long warm baths or go for a massage.

Answer 6

you should take as much stress off of ur arm and it should help the healing

Answer 7

talk to your doctor and ask him but i believe it's gonna be 6-8 weeks , POSSIBLY longer