If you have posterior shoulder instability, your shoulder will dislocate when you reach overhead and try to lift your arm behind your back, or when you fall on your outstretched arm. The injury can occur in either the front of the shoulder (anterior) or the back of the shoulder (posterior).
Posterior shoulder instability occurs when the ligamentous structures of the posterior aspect of the shoulder are stretched or torn.
This is a common injury in young men who engage in high contact sports.
Posterior shoulder instability is treated by a Doctor of Chiropractic who specializes in musculoskeletal conditions. Our chiropractic doctors will help you strengthen your muscles and improve your range of motion so that your shoulders are less likely to dislocate.
In this condition, the humeral head (ball) moves posteriorly and rotates externally, while the glenoid fossa (socket) appears flat on radiographs. This can lead to a separation of the rotator cuff muscles from their attachment sites on the glenoid.
Our Chiropractic Doctors will work with you to develop a treatment plan that may include regular adjustments, physical therapy, and rest.