What's the best way to reset a dislocated shoulder without resorting to the hospital?
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The first thing is, without an evaluation by an experienced physician, you don't really know what's going on with the shoulder.  There can be several causes for pain and limited mobility in the shoulder.  Some of 'em can be very serious.\nThe person with the pained shoulder can go to any public hospital emergency room and be evaluated.  Yes, you may have a long wait in line and yes, you may be asked some uncomfortable questions regarding your ability to pay.  Federal and state law, however, insist that you cannot be denied care simply becuse you're unable to pay IF the hospital in question recieves ANY federal funding - and all public hospitals do.\nThe treatment for a dislocated shoulder demands the services of a skilled team.  Once upon a time it was thought sufficient for a strong man to sieze the arm on the affected side and give a mighty jerk.  That, unfortunately, often led to further damage to the already messed-up joint. And it hurt like hell! Today, the joint would be set under anesthesia and a proper cast/surgical support applied.  As the circulating nurse on the team that would attempt to reset the shoulder, I would expect to see an anesthetist, an orthopedic surgeon, another MD or an orthopedic nurse-practicioner as his direct assistant, a cast technician, an x-ray technician and another experienced nurse in the room, all concentrating on that guy or gal with the messed-up shoulder.  \nI'm sorry, but no alternative medicine is going to do it.  IF the shoulder really is dislocated, nothing short of manual reduction is going to fix things.  Hey - you need to get the shoulder fixed first and only THEN worry about who's gonna pay for it.  Do it soon; the disability from a severely-dislocated shoulder can become permanent!
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Use a large square piece fabric the lenght of your elbow to the fingertips ;when folded in half from a triangle. Tie together the two end at the fold forming a smaller triangle an place it over your head and around your neck. Now place you arm inside of the sling making sure it is level with your heart. Safety pin the loose material at the elbow to secure the arm.
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RICE approach:\n\nRest--You may need to rest your ankle, either completely or partly, depending on how serious your sprain is. Use crutches for as long as it hurts you to stand on your foot. \n\nIce--Using ice packs, ice slush baths or ice massages can decrease the swelling, pain, bruising and muscle spasms. Keep using ice for up to 3 days after the injury. \n\nCompression--Wrapping your ankle may be the best way to avoid swelling and bruising. You'll probably need to keep your ankle wrapped for 1 or 2 days after the injury and perhaps for up to a week or more. \n\nElevation--Raising your ankle to or above the level of your heart will help prevent the swelling from getting worse and will help reduce bruising. Try to keep your ankle elevated for about 2 to 3 hours a day if possible. \n\nWhat is the best way to use ice?\nPutting ice on your ankle can be very helpful, but you also need to be careful. The cold can damage nerves if the ice is left in place too long. \n\nIce can be left on your ankle for up to 20 minutes at a time. When your skin feels numb, it's time to remove the ice. Use ice treatments every 2 to 4 hours for the first 3 days after your injury. Ice treatments can consist of ice packs, ice slush baths or ice massages. \n\nTo use ice packs, partly fill a plastic bag with crushed ice. Wrap a thin, wet cloth around your injury. Place the ice pack over this and then wrap an elastic bandage around the ice pack to hold it in place. \n\nFor ice slush baths, fill a large bucket with water and ice. Place your ankle in the bucket until the skin gets numb.\n\nIce massages can work well for small areas. Freeze water in 4- to 8-ounce styrofoam (coffee) cups. Tear the top part of the cup away from the ice. Hold the covered end and slowly rub the ice over the sprained area with a circular motion. Don't hold the ice on one spot for more than 30 seconds.
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*  Apply ice to the injury for 15 to 20 minutes each hour for the first 1 to 2 days. Put the ice in a plastic bag and place a towel between the bag of ice and your skin.\n    * After the first 1 to 2 days, you may put heat on the injury to help ease the pain. Use a heating pad (set on low), a whirlpool bath, or warm, moist towels for 15 to 20 minutes every hour for 48 hours.\n    * Do not use the pulled muscle for 2 to 3 days, or while you still have pain.\n    * Your doctor may suggest you wrap the injured area with an elastic (ace) bandage for a few days. Be careful not to wrap it too tightly because it may make the area numb or tingly. Loosen the wrap if you get these symptoms.\n    * If you need an air splint, your doctor can show you how to make it fit right. Wear the splint until the doctor says you may take it off.\n    * You can take off an air splint or ace wrap when showering or bathing.\n    * You may use over-the-counter medicines for pain. Always take medications exactly as directed.\n    * If you are given a tetanus shot, your arm may get swollen, red, and warm to the touch at the site of the shot. This is a normal reaction to the medicine. And yes, some pulled muscles require a shot, depending on how severe.\n\nCall Your Doctor If...\n\n    * The pain or swelling gets worse.
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I would go to a Emergency Clinic not the ER, too expensive and they will do the same thing.  Good Luck!
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Take a (Warm) bath with Epsom salts\nDON'T USE A SOLDERING GUN!!!\nUSE Preparation H instead.\n\nGO TO The hospitals ER room or a MEDICAL CLINIC!!!
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i had a recent neck injury from auto accident and i \n1.turn my head from left to right and right to left then roll my shoulders.\n\n2.also use warm compress and lots of excedrin.\n\n3.try massaging your head and the back of your neck.\n\n4. shower with massager head on it.
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A knee cap and a dislocated shoulder.
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Had one like that. Might be a subluxation (type of dislocation). You should go to the emergency room and have it checked out. If it is a dislocation, it must be reduced and have some type of physical therapy to strengthen it or you will have problems.\n\nI said emergency room because you should not wait. Dislocation is a time critical injury and waiting can mean surgery.
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You could go to the chiropractor, who could take an x-ray and then adjust the bones accordingly to fix your shoulder. I went to the chiropractor for my back, knee, neck problems and now they have significantly improved.
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It is going to take a while:\n\n"Physiotherapy\nAfter dislocating a kneecap, you may have\nto wear a knee immobiliser for up to six\nweeks to stop the leg bending.\nLater, special exercises can restore the\nknee to health and physiotherapy will help\nrestore strength to the leg and knee joint.\nWhile a meniscus is healing, you may need\nto use crutches."\n\nGo here for a very informative brochure: http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/pdfs/Dislocated_kneecap.pdf#search='dislocated%20kneecaptreatment'
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Been there done that.. twice.  I dislocated my right knee 11 yrs ago.. but there was someone with me at the time. They are the one that dislocated it!!  So he helped me out. The second knee cap that dislocated.. I was alone, upstairs, and my newborn was downstairs.  There was no way I could get down a flight of stairs.  I called my boyfriend who was on the road about 2 hours away and had him call his mom for help, cuz I didn't know her phone number by heart.  Its amazing what you can do when you are injured, though.  I had managed to get my kneecap back in place, and hobble down a flight of stairs to be with my baby until help arrived.  Scary, but it makes you much stronger.  It's amazing.
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ICE NOT HEAT!!! \n\nThe treatment of a frozen shoulder usually requires an aggressive combination of anti-inflammatory medication, cortisone injection(s) into the shoulder, and physical therapy. Without aggressive treatment, a frozen shoulder can be permanent.\n\nDiligent physical therapy is often key and can include ultrasound, electric stimulation, range of motion exercise maneuvers, ice packs, and eventually strengthening exercises. Physical therapy can take weeks to months for recovery, depending on the severity of the scarring of the tissues around the shoulder.\n\nIt is very important for persons with a frozen shoulder to avoid reinjuring the shoulder tissues during the rehabilitation period. These individuals should avoid sudden, jerking motions of or heavy lifting with the affected shoulder.\n\nSometimes frozen shoulders are resistant to treatment. Patients with resistant frozen shoulders can be considered for release of the scar tissue by arthroscopic surgery or manipulation of the scarred shoulder under anesthesia. This manipulation is performed to physically break up the scar tissue of the joint capsule. It carries the risk of breaking the arm bone (humerus fracture). It is very important for patients that undergo manipulation to partake in an active exercise program for the shoulder after the procedure. It is only with continued exercise of the shoulder that mobility and function is optimized.
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You need to go to physio or learn some exercises to strengthen your shoulder and the muscles surrounding it. Once you dislocate a joint, the more likely it is that it will happen again; especially the shoulder.\n\nYou need to take some time off from the sports and let your shoulder completely heal. You could be rushing your shoulder back into sports and that's why it's happened 5x.\n\nTalk to your doctor and see if she/he has any ideas. Get an x-ray to see if it's something structurally wrong with your shoulder. Find out if you have a sublaxating shoulder joint. That's when your shoulder will slip out but not completely dislocate. If you have a sublaxating shoulder, dislocating it happens a lot more frequently.
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I know it may be difficult to do this, but you must keep the muscle as relaxed and non-stressed as long as possible within the next few days.  You should see a doctor that specializes in sports medicine or a physical therapist.  Icing it is the best thing you can do.  I am a Certified Massage Therapist as well as a Certified Medical Technician in an Orthopedist office we use whats called ultra sound with gel and electrical stimulation and believe me they work miracles.  Chiropractors use this same method, call around to all the Chiropractors until you find one that uses these two methods the treatments are real cheap if you don't have insurance and they work.  Good Luck
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Deep Tissue! Start with the neck and find"knots" on parallel sides. You will have to feel for them. Work your way down to the base of the neck and the areas between the scapula's.Work from the center of the shoulders towards the outside of the arm getting deep into the tissue. Feel for the knots and press down with your knuckle. She will let you know when you are right on top of them. If she can take the pain press until she laughs. This is when it is truly painful.The idea is to strip the muscle so that it can re-heal to a balanced position. Work the top front(just below the shoulder) down to the bottom just before the fleshy part of the biceps. From there start on the area between the scapulas and work your way down on the opposite sides of the spine until you get to the hip area. You need to dig deep and find those knots as you go down, The hip area( Scatica, Gluteous muscle) all need work to relieve  and loosen the area. You need to dig deep with your elbow everywhere to find the knots. Work above the hip bone on the ouside top sides, around the hip sockets and down along the leg, on top, on the side of the leg going all the way down. For the legs, get the back side of the gastrocs, the thighs and the heel and arch of the foot. Send a message if you need more detail.
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If it's just a knot, have a friend give a backrub focusing on the spot where it's located.  If you are seriously in pain try rubbing some icy-hot type cream into your shoulder and taking at least a partial day to just relax.  Try no to stress too much; it'll make the knot worse.