You have likely injured (stretched or torn) some of the muscles, tendons (tissues that connect muscle to bone), or ligaments (tissues that connect bone to bone) of the shoulder joint. All of these tissues help keep your arm in place. Having a dislocated shoulder is very painful. It is very hard to move your arm.

How long does it take for a dislocated shoulder to stop hurting?

In some cases, the surrounding tissues supporting the shoulder joint may also be overstretched or torn. A dislocated shoulder takes between 12 and 16 weeks to heal after the shoulder has been put back into place.

What does the pain of a dislocated shoulder feel like?

What Does a Dislocated Shoulder or Separated Shoulder Feel Like? Symptoms of a dislocated shoulder are: Pain is severe in the shoulder and upper arm, making it difficult to move the arm. Deformation of the shoulder -- a bump in the front or back of your shoulder, depending on how the bone has been dislocated.