Should I be resting or moving?
For the first 24 to 48 hours
- Try to rest your shoulder but avoid long spells of not moving at all.
- Try to move your shoulder gently for ten to twenty seconds every hour when awake.
After 48 hours
- You should try to use your arm more.
- Do whatever you normally would and stay at, or return to work. This is important and is the best way to get better.
- Avoid sports or heavy lifting until you have less discomfort and good movement.
- Exercise really helps your shoulder and can relieve pain.