It is important to continue to use your arm as pain allows, this can help prevent further stiffening.

Changing sleep position with pillows under the shoulder/arm can help off load the painful area and prevent you rolling onto the sore shoulder which can increase the sensitivity of your pain.

Pacing activities by striking balance between rest and activity and not trying to ‘push through pain’. It can be useful to breakdown you activities in to more manageable chunks

Working arrangements may need consideration and discussion with your employer/occupational health department to see if any adjustments can be made to continue work throughout this period.

Pain relief medication

Over the counter painkillers may be helpful, such as paracetamol, ibuprofen or creams that you can buy at the chemist. Your pharmacist/GP will be able to give you expert advice if you have any concerns regarding medication. It should be considered that pain ‘killers’ are unlikely to take away your pain completely but allow it to feel more settled.