I have just had a metal plate and nine screws removed from my clavicle. I had the plate in for about seven years. As I have started to put on more muscle in recent months I started to have brusing problems around the area and was advised to have the metal work taken out.

I had the surgery last Thursaday and all went well (besides the fact it now feels like someone has hit me in the shoulder with a sledgehammer).

I understand that I cannot lift weight for a about six weeks.

Does anybody have any advice on supplements/ mobility exercises so that I could do to aid recovery?I have asked to see a physio but have been told that could take some time on the NHS.