Originally Posted by topflightpro

My wife insisted I go to the doctor yesterday as my shoulder and elbow aren't looking much better.

The X-Ray showed a separated shoulder, but the physical exam did not reveal the pain and mobility issues normally associated with a separated shoulder. So the doc isn't sure what is exactly wrong. Still, she told me to avoid long rides on the bike for a couple weeks until the swelling goes down.

As for the elbow, she said the bone is bruised. If I were to have an MRI, it would light up. Told me to avoid banging in to anything and to expect it to take 3-6 months to heal. If needed, I should wear an elbow pad.