What shall I do?

[MgO]

Hi all. Bit of a problem at the moment.
Basically I came of a horse on Monday. Bruised arm and probably strained a muscle in my shoukder too. Trouble is, I don't know whether to help at the yard today and ride or
or rest it. Lol. I have had it seen by a
doctor btw!
Thanks!

 

[MgO]

Bump x

 

[WelshD]

Rest it if you can

You risk making it worse and being out of action for longer otherwise

Hope you recover soon

 

[unbalanced]

Treatment for sprains and strains is RICE:
R is for Rest - so you should rest it today
I is for ice - ice it or put on a cold pack to help with any swelling
C is for compress - compression bandages such as tubigrip can be helpful on arms and legs but probably not on shoulders
E is for elevate - sit with it up, although your shoulder is already up, well done!

 

[SuseP]

If you want to go, can you just do light duties like making up feeds and brushing off, and then maybe hack out (if that's a leisurely activity!)or will you end up doing too much? Don't go if you'll end up mucking out!