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Old 02-17-22 | 08:32 AM
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AC Joint Sprain

pretty sure I have a Grade 1, mild AC joint sprain. anyone else have the same?

Sunday 2/13/22 had a fall (to the left) today is Thursday 2/17/22. I will follow up with my healthcare provider next week I think

went down hard on ice, over pavement. landed hard on my left knee & left shoulder. the video shows my left hand & arm also taking some of the weight. not sure what struck the ground first, but good to know it wasn't just 1 body part.
no pain/discomfort in the lower arm, wrist or hand. the knee seems fine. there was some cushioning, I had on 2 layers down below, cycling pants & a double layer rain pant & 5 layers on top, thin base, quilted running shirt, fleece shirt, fleece jacket & 2 layer rain jacket

at the moment of the fall, there was immediate pain in the knee & shoulder. the knee pain went away fairly quickly. the shoulder, not so much. after sitting 5 minutes, I was able to ride back to my car, a cpl tenths of a mile
was going maybe 5-10mph tops, but that added speed didn't help. I much prefer slow speed falls

it is improving every day. rest, ibuprofen & acetaminophen helps. I am staying active, but no weight training. loaded the big water cooler jug at the office the other day, mostly w/ the other arm, but that's a good sign
almost rolled onto my left side, while resting bed, last night but, nope, not ready for that yet
more sore in the morning, after not moving it all night
the top of the shoulder at the AC joint is tender to the touch
shoulder does not look off-balance
there is no visible swelling or bruising
over the counter pain meds help
the rest of the arm seems fine
I don't have trouble moving the shoulder, wrist, or elbow due to stiffness
I am limiting my movement due to discomfort

not using a sling, thinking about getting a simple shoulder brace



in hind sight I should have ridden the grassy left shoulder or the other area way over on the right. but I had just ridden up this hill w/ no problem. saw this at the top of the hill

so I wasn't clueless. stupid maybe, but I had a clue

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