The invention comprises an arm sling comprising a trough formed by front and back sections, each section having a pair of longitudinal generally parallel edges, the front and back sections being secured at the longitudinal edges on an upper side by fastening means, the arm sling having a first open end for placement proximate a hand and a second end for placement about an arm, the first open end having a thumb loop secured thereto for engagement with the thumb of a user; a pocket attached to the sling for the placement inside the sling, a neck strap connected to opposite ends of said arm sling, the neck strap having hooks and loops on opening end portions for adjusting the strap to a desired length.