Do Deltoid Injections Hurt?

Shoulder pain after a vaccine injection is common, and almost always pain that does occur resolves within a day or two. 1 Many people describe symptoms of a dull ache in the muscle on the outside of the shoulder (the deltoid muscle) that is a result of having the injection placed directly into the muscle tissue.

Why does deltoid hurt after shot?

Shoulder injections are typically given in the deltoid muscle. When the injection is given too high or too deep in this muscle, the needle can hit bone or puncture the fluid-filled sac called the bursa, which protects the tendons in the shoulder. When this happens, the bursa, tendons and ligaments can become inflamed.

Do im injections hurt?

It's normal to experience some discomfort after an intramuscular injection. But certain symptoms may be a sign of a more serious complication. Call your doctor or healthcare provider right away if you experience: severe pain at the injection site.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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