A common question people ask is how do you stabilize an unstable shoulder? It's a great question. There are two ways to stabilize the shoulder. First, the muscles around the shoulder should be strengthened to create dynamic stability in an unstable joint, like therapy strengthening exercises. Second, operations repair or tighten the capsule around the shoulder that is stretched or…
A common question about shoulder instability is, can I fix it at home? You could. It's all about efficiency and playing the odds and probabilities. If your shoulders are unstable, it's a good idea to go and see a shoulder specialist to ensure that is the problem. The human shoulder is very complex. We all specialize in certain areas, and…
A common question people ask is what happens if shoulder instability is left untreated? First off, it may get worse. Second off, you can develop arthritic changes. What you can also develop is if you have a shoulder that's completely coming out of a socket, you'll start to lose bone. If you keep dislocating your shoulder, and then it becomes…
What does a dislocated shoulder look like? The most common dislocation is the anterior. You'll see someone holding the arm down, and you'll see the deformity of the shoulder. It's kind of down in the front, and they'll have a ton of difficulty reaching behind, like internally rotating, because of where it's at. They won't be able to go back.…
Can a dislocated shoulder heal itself? Yes and no. When you dislocate your shoulder, a permanent change occurs where you stretch out ligaments in your shoulder and they always stay stretched out. Some people, typically older patients who aren't as active, can tolerate that and have this kind of loose shoulder, but it doesn't bother them enough daily to force…
A common question people ask is, how long does it take for shoulder instability to heal? It depends. Children's stability is complex. It depends on your activity level and what you're doing in life. An 18-year-old football player is much different than a 60-year-old a homemaker or someone who's not super active. It also depends on what type of instability…
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