My shoulder is swollen. I play softball, I have since I was 3. I had a collision at home plate because I am a catcher but I don't know if that's how it happened. I noticed some pain a couple of weeks ago and showed mom and she noticed it was swollen pretty bad. It often hurts so bad y thumb hurts and whole arm goes numb... I can't lift it over my head or straight out any direction.. I have a doctors appointment next week but wanted to ask to get and idea of what it could be

No idea. Could be strain/sprain muscle. Nerve damage. Rare east African virus mutated and spread via a small unassuming though strangely violent monkey. Your guess is as good as ours, though the visit to the doctor you have planned is a good first step. Though why did you wait a few weeks before making the appointment?

no idea. Could be strain/sprain muscle. Nerve damage. Rare east African virus mutated and spread via a small unassuming though strangely violent monkey. Your guess is as good as ours, though the visit to the doctor you have planned is a good first step. Though why did you wait a few weeks before making the appointment?

To see if the swelling would go down after icing it or the pain would decrease

To see if the swelling would go down after icing it or the pain would decrease
But it pops and grinds when I rotate it.

To see if the swelling would go down after icing it or the pain would decrease

If the swelling doesn't go down in a few DAYS then maybe... but a few weeks?

Done is done. The best you can do is wait for the appointment and try to rest it.