i got into a mountain bike accident and separated my AC joint by a hair. Will

Dat_wiseNigga · 07-28-2007, 02:25 AM

this be a lifeling injury? There is a lot of bruising and swelling on the place where i landed after i fell. I was going down a hill and unexpectedly i launched of a foot ramp and landed 15-20 feet away from it. I went to the ER and was told that i didn't break any bones. This happened about a week and 5 days ago, and i do feel it getting better; however, my range of motion is very limited and i feel a big bump on my shoulder. I'm wondering if my should will ever heal or if it will be a lifelong injury that i will have to cope with because of a stupid accident which could have been avoided.

By the way, i'm 19 years old.

Brian K · 07-28-2007, 02:26 AM

Hard to make a diagnosis online. However, I had a similar injury when I was 17. That shoulder usually doesn't bother me, but I do have some bursitis in it, notice the changes in the weather, and ever since I can't play softball. Swinging the bat I reinjure it every time. Other than that, no other problems. Good luck.

genuwine rob · 07-28-2007, 02:27 AM

Strech and move that bad boy to increase circulation and to get those ligments moving. There range will be limited for a while. as it heals more you can start more intese streching. You can also keep it wrapped so it retains heat. It will heal but don't expect it to be to a 100% for many more weeks. The bump will more than likely go away over the period of a month or two. It helps that you are 19 because your muscles and ligements are more regeneritive.