Treatment for shoulder A-C separation varies with the severity (types 1-6) of the injury.

Treatment for shoulder AC separation may include:

• Rest:
• Sling
• Shoulder immobilizer
• Long term immobilization in a sling can lead to frozen shoulder.
• If you wear a shoulder sling for longer than two weeks make sure you perform shoulder range of motion exercises twice a day to avoid frozen shoulder.
• Cold compresses
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain
• Ibuprofen
• Naproxen
• Ketoprofen
• Narcotic pain medication
• Physical therapy for shoulder A-C separation:
• Passive range of motion shoulder exercises
• Exercises to strengthen the shoulder muscles
• Occupational therapy for shoulder A-C separation
• Surgery for shoulder A-C separation
• May be necessary with severe tears and displacement of both the acromioclavicular and coracoclavicular ligaments.