3. Over-the-counter pain relievers, such as Motrin and Tylenol can help relieve inflammation, swelling, and pain.
Use the pain relievers as directed. The medicine shouldn’t be taken for a long period of time. It could cause the healing of your shoulder to slow down. It is always good to take medicine with a full glass of water and food. By eating food with it, it avoids having stomach pains. Some pain relievers make you drowsy, so it is a good idea to not drive when you take them. Since they relieve your pain, you will feel good and want to rest.
Sometimes pain occurs before it’s time to have another dose. Wait until it’s time for another dose so that you won’t experience side effects. Most pain relievers need to be taken every four to six hours. Take the full dose, so that the pain doesn’t come back so quickly.