“Should I see a doctor for my shoulder pain?”
I'm 27 and I fell from a handstand, and most of the weight fell onto my shoulder. I can still move my arm, but it's just very painful. Should I see a doctor for my shoulder pain?
7 Answers
Yes!
You are describing a mechanism of injury that could have injured various structures. If you are still in severe pain I would have it looked at by a doctor at minimum to see if any diagnostic studies would be necessary.
It would be wise. Most likely it's not a bad injury. AC joint strain or separation is most likely.
DK
DK
I would give it a few weeks, use ice, ibuprofen, range of motion. If it doesn't clear up, have it checked out.
Depends on how long you have had pain. Should be improving with rest and Motrin over 1-2 weeks. If not, then yes, see a physician.
Yes
You can give it a few days to see if the pain resolves. You can take some ibuprofen for the pain if needed. Also ice for any swelling. Rest it and don’t do any activities that bother it for a few days. If it is still hurting I would go get an evaluation.
