You have sustained a soft tissue injury (sprain) to your shoulder. You may experience some bruising in the upper arm. This normally takes 6 weeks to heal, but soft tissue injuries can persist for up to 3 months.
Shoulder Soft Tissue Injury
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You have sustained a soft tissue injury (sprain) to your shoulder. You may experience some bruising in the upper arm. This normally takes 6 weeks to heal, but soft tissue injuries can persist for up to 3 months.