how do you know if your shoulder is broken
A broken collarbone is usually pretty obvious. You might feel a crack when it happens. Afterward, you will probably have: 1  Pain and swelling. 2  Difficulty moving your arm and shoulder. 3  A grinding feeling when you try to raise your arm. 4  Sagging in your shoulder.5  A bump around the area of the break. A splint or brace to keep your shoulder from moving. 2  A sling for your arm, which you might use for a few days. 3  Anti-inflammatory painkillers, like ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin which will help with pain and swelling. 4  However, these drugs have side effects, like an increased risk of bleeding and ulcers.