Tips to Ease the Pain of a Rotator Cuff Tear After an Indianapolis Accident

After you have been involved in an Indianapolis accident, you might experience a severe shoulder injury, which could be a rotator cuff tear. The muscles and tendons that make up the rotator cuff connect your arm to your shoulder blade. When the rotator cuff is torn, you will be in severe pain and have difficulty moving your shoulder.

It's important you seek treatment if: 

• the pain in your shoulder is severe;
• you are not able to use your arm;
• your arm is weak; or
• after a week of rest, your shoulder is still in pain. 

If you can't see a doctor immediately, you should do the following to alleviate the pain: 

• Rest - you should avoid trying to lift your arm or making any other movements that will aggravate your shoulder.
• Ice packs - ice will help reduce inflammation and ease pain.
• Pain medication - medication such as aspirin, naproxen, or ibuprofen can help with your pain. 

You should speak with an Indianapolis accident lawyer to discuss whether someone else's negligence caused the accident that led to your rotator cuff tear. If your lawyer advises you to move forward with a personal injury claim, you might be able to pursue compensation for your injury. To learn more about rotator cuff tears, please visit our article library. 

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