A fractured collarbone will usually heal on its own. All you have to do is give it time. You might receive a splint or brace to restrict your shoulder from moving to assist speed up the healing process. However, wearing a sling over the injured arm may be necessary as well. If you are out of work and unable to use your injured arm, you may want to consider having surgery to repair the fracture. The surgeon will put screws or metal rods into your bone to hold it together until it heals. Anyone can break their collarbone. It is a common injury that occurs when you hit your shoulder hard enough to cause it to bend backwards. The force of the impact forces the collarbone down toward the chest cavity, causing pain and limiting movement of the arm. The best way to treat a broken collarbone is by allowing it time to heal. This means no lifting, pulling, or pushing with the injured arm for at least until it is healed. Also, avoid throwing or hitting with this arm if possible since these actions could damage the bone and need medical attention. If you continue to feel pain after a few weeks, see a doctor so they can check how your collarbone is healing.