There are three ways to tear your labrum:
- Overuse. Anyone who uses their shoulder to make the same motion over and over can tear their labrum. ...
- Injury. When you slip, it's normal to stretch out your arm to break the fall. ...
- Wear and tear. Car tires get worn down when you put a lot of miles on them, and so does your labrum.
What does it feel like when you tear your labrum?
What does a torn shoulder labrum feel like? The most common symptoms of a torn shoulder labrum are: shoulder pain, instability and, in some cases, a feeling of grinding, locking or catching while moving the shoulder. These symptoms may vary depending on the type of labral tear a person has.
How do you know if you have a torn labrum shoulder?
Sports-related shoulder labral tear symptoms
Grinding, popping, "sticking" in the shoulder socket. Pain at night. Decreased range of motion in the shoulder. Loss of shoulder strength.
