What is the treatment plan for Acromio clavicular ? strain (no trauma involved). Symtoms are swelling, pain which can be severe.

Question: What is the treatment plan for Acromio clavicular ? strain (no trauma involved). Symtoms are swelling, pain which can be severe.

I swim between 1.5-2km 4-5 times per week. Have been doing so for many years. No crawl, only breast stroke and arm and leg aqua exercises. Developed sudden swelling and tenderness Left shoulder over acromio-clavicular joint region 2 weeks ago. This Left clavicle was broken (and plated surgically) in a serious MVA 20 years ago - have never had problems of this nature before and I think my current problem is unrelated. Am I meant to stop swimming? For how long? I would not like to do so as swimming is the only exercise I can do today due to severe previous MVA injuries involving most joints which put an end to running, squash, dancing and aerobics. I am taking Diclofenac 100mg daily which is definitely helping as the swelling is subsiding and the pain is less - but what is the longterm management plan and will this go away?

Asked by gaynor_b - 0 answers - 2 years 17 weeks ago