Most mobile joint in the body - prone to injury
Shoulder anatomy illustration
The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint with the greatest range of motion of any joint. This mobility comes at the cost of stability.
Tear in muscles/tendons that stabilize the shoulder. Can be acute or degenerative.
Adhesive capsulitis causes progressive stiffening. Often occurs after immobilization.
Rotator cuff tendons get compressed during arm movements especially overhead.
Cartilage loss in glenohumeral or AC joint.
Ball of humerus comes out of socket usually forward from trauma.
Consult a healthcare provider before starting any exercise program.
Lean forward supporting yourself on table. Let affected arm hang. Gently swing in small circles.
Hold elbow at side bent 90 degrees. Rotate forearm outward keeping elbow at side.
Stand with back against wall, arms at 90 degrees. Slide arms up wall keeping contact.
Stand in doorway with arms on frame at 90 degrees. Step through until you feel stretch.
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