DISLOCATED SHOULDER  

In Military terms, the shoulder is a masterpiece of Form, Fit and Function 

Did you know there are two types of dislocated shoulder? One requiring surgical intervention and one is usually fixable on the spot.  

A dislocated shoulder is most common among males aged 20-45.  As a rule, they play hard and work hard.  A fall can also result in a dislocated shoulder.  Improper exercise can also cause problems.   

When picking up a weight, the shoulder muscles should be participating and not depending on the shoulder ball in its socket to supply tension.   

The elderly are also susceptible to falling and causing a dislocated shoulder.  

A BALL JOINT INJURY

What Happens When You Dislocate A Shoulder? 

When the shoulder is dislocated, the upper arm effectively pops out of its ball and socket arrangement with the shoulder blade.   

The shoulder joint is highly complex. This makes it particularly vulnerable to injuries and dislocations from sudden and/or excessive force that pulls it outside its normal range of movement.  

The pain of returning the ball to its socket can be excruciating, although as soon as it is restored to position, the pain stops. It is quite important to correct the dislocation soon as the ball will make a new socket over time.  Competent medical attention is encouraged.  

Most people will make a full recovery from a dislocated shoulder within 3 months, though for others residual effects may linger for many months or years afterward.  

What Is Damaged When You Dislocate A Shoulder? 

·          Muscles  - Dislocated shoulders often cause damage to the muscles, tendons and ligaments that surround the shoulder joint. 

·          Rotator Cuff  - The rotator cuff is a group of muscles that stabilize the shoulder.  They are often torn and become inflamed when your shoulder is dislocated. 

A doctor will seek to treat a dislocated shoulder by realigning the bones and immobilizing the arm in a sling, allowing the bones to reset and heal naturally.  

Possible long-term complications exist however, including conditions such as frozen shoulder, and the premature onset of arthritis in the joint.  

I am an affiliate of an excellent reference book for many types of shoulder injuries at:  

Shoulder Injury Prevention Guide    

Some of the benefits of this Guide include: 

• How to get immediate relief when you have pain   
• Learn exact healing process and recovery times for the most common shoulder injuries  
• Which exercises and stretches restore full mobility the quickest  
• How to use some simple self tests to determine the severity and nature of your injury  

There is also a free eBook to download on the site with helpful information for those that want to strengthen their shoulder.  

Moe