If you have a broken collarbone, there are certain things you should avoid doing to promote healing and prevent further injury. Here are some things not to do:

• Dont move your arm: At first, you need to wear a sling or brace to keep your collarbone in the right position to heal and to prevent you from moving your arm, which would be painful.

• Dont lift heavy objects: Avoid lifting anything that weighs more than 5 pounds (2.3 kg) .

• Dont raise your arms above shoulder level: Avoid raising your arms above shoulder level.

• Dont take anti-inflammatory medication: Do not take anti-inflammatory medication, like Ibuprofen or Naproxen, for the first 24 hours after your injury, as they can cause bleeding. Your provider may prescribe a stronger medicine if you need it.

• Dont skip follow-up appointments: Go to all follow-up appointments with your orthopedist (bone doctor) to monitor your healing progress.

Its important to note that healing time for a broken collarbone depends on various factors, such as where the break in the bone is, if the bones are aligned, and your age. Children may heal in 3 to 6 weeks, while adults may need up to 12 weeks. Once you can move your arm without pain, you can start gentle exercises if your provider says its okay.