Shoulder pain, bruising, swelling, weakness, and a limited range of motion are all signs of a shoulder injury. If you fall and land on your shoulder or receive a direct blow, you may have separated or dislocated it. A separated shoulder is a stretching or tearing of the ligaments that connect the [Read More]
Dislocated Shoulder
What causes a dislocated shoulder?
The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the body, with a wide range of motion that enables you to move it in all types of directions. Your shoulder is made up of the shoulder blade, collar bone, and upper arm bone. The top of the upper arm bone fits into your shoulder blade’s socket and [Read More]
Shoulder Dislocation Symptoms and Treatment
A dislocated shoulder is the result of the head of the upper arm (the humerus) becoming either partially or fully dislodged from the glenoid socket. A very common injury amongst athletes -- especially those who participate in contact sports like football, soccer and gymnastics, each of which can [Read More]
Recovery from a Dislocated Shoulder
Of all the joints in your body, the shoulder is by far the most versatile. Able to rotate in many directions and responsible for carrying heavy loads, this workhorse of a joint is also one of the most vulnerable for injury, the most common of which is dislocation. Below are the causes and symptoms [Read More]
What to Do If You Have A Dislocated Shoulder
Seeking treatment for a dislocated shoulder falls somewhere between the field-expedience of an super hero thrusting his wounded shoulder back in place and visiting an orthopedist. Actually, if like many you consider your orthopedist to be a super hero, then rest assured when it comes to your [Read More]
