Severe pain in upper arm

Just wondering if anyone has experienced something like this ...I tried to pick up a heavy heavy Bureau the other day and now my upper right arm is killing in severe piercing pain . it is debilitating ..I called about medication over the phone they said Tylenol and Advil but if it continues more than a couple days then see making evaluation appointment. Does anyone know if this could be a torn muscle OR sprained muscle or what and how long it took for you to heal from it ?thanks😢

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Mindful · 56-60, F

Sounds like it. Yes, it can be either of those. You can put yourself in a brace or sling to let it heal and avoid using it. As long as it is getting better after seven days then you are okay. Flex it so that it doesn’t heal in just one spot.

Now if you can’t MOVE your fingers, or wrist, elbow etc…. At ALL … without severe stabbing pain, yes have it looked at. Strains are a thing. They do take rest and weeks to heal, but if it’s dislocated, it has to be put back, if it’s broken, you need a cast. I’m not a doctor, just have too much eesknalbexperience :-(