Acromioclavicular joint pain occurs where the collar bone meets the shoulder blade. Pain in this joint can occur if you carry out a lot of activities that require you to lift your arms above your head.
- Making changes to the amount of overhead activities you do can ease the pain.
- If the pain is persistent, physiotherapy will also help.
- Physiotherapy
- Painkillers can manage the symptoms, but seek advice from your GP or pharmacist before taking.
- Your Physiotherapist or GP will give you an injection to settle the pain if severe
- Surgery to remove the end of the collar bone may be considered if the pain is severe and does not improve with other management techniques
What should I avoid?
Avoid excessive overhead activities
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