Shoulder Instability Treatment

If your shoulder feels like it's slipping out of place, or you've experienced a dislocation that keeps happening, shoulder instability could be putting you at risk for further injury. The sooner it's addressed, the better we can protect your joint long-term.

What's Actually Happening in Your Shoulder

Shoulder instability occurs when the ball of your upper arm bone doesn't stay securely seated in its socket. This can range from a partial dislocation, where the ball slips only partway out, to a complete dislocation, where it comes all the way out. Once the ligaments, tendons, and muscles supporting the joint become loose or torn, dislocations can start happening repeatedly.

Why It Matters

Recurring dislocations don't just cause pain in the moment, they raise your risk of developing arthritis in the joint over time. Each episode can further stretch or damage the surrounding soft tissue, making the shoulder progressively less stable.

Signs You Might Be Dealing With This

• A feeling of the shoulder slipping or "giving way".
• Pain and unsteadiness when raising or moving your arm away from your body.
• A history of one or more shoulder dislocations.
• Weakness or apprehension with certain shoulder movements.

How We Help You Feel Better

Our team works to identify the underlying cause of your instability and build a plan to strengthen the muscles and tissues supporting your shoulder by combining chiropractic care, physical therapy, and other targeted treatments to help reduce your risk of future dislocations.

Let's Get Your Shoulder Moving Again

Don't wait for another dislocation to take action. Call or TEXT us at (212) 245-5688 to schedule your evaluation.