Shoulder instability
Shoulders are designed to be unstable, as this is what allows them to move in so many different ways. However, the term “instability” can also be a diagnosis given when the shoulder hurts because the ball of the joint is way too loose and slides around too much in the socket.
Chronic strain and worsened instability might appear when a loose shoulder is overused, especially if it has been used in repeated actions that challenged the ligaments that hold the shoulder in the socket.
When this happens, it is recommended to rest, apply heat or ice, and take NSAIDs that might help control pain and swelling. However, the best fix for shoulder instability is physical therapy, to strengthen the muscles that take care of the ball of the joint in the socket.
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