Why Does Collarbone Hurt?

Collarbone pain can be caused by a fracture, arthritis, a bone infection, or another condition related to the position of your clavicle. If you have sudden collarbone pain as the result of an accident, sports injury, or other trauma, get to an emergency room.

Can you pull a muscle in your collarbone?

If you've fractured or injured your collar bone, the muscle tissue may be affected. And for this reason, you may experience muscle pain under your collar bone. A break could potentially cause muscle tearing or damage, amongst other issues. It may also have to do with the joints themselves.

What are the symptoms of collar bone cancer?

Signs and symptoms of bone cancer
  • persistent bone pain that gets worse over time and continues into the night.
  • swelling and redness (inflammation) over a bone, which can make movement difficult if the affected bone is near a joint.
  • a noticeable lump over a bone.
  • a weak bone that breaks (fractures) more easily than normal.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

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James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.