• Deep shoulder pain
• Clicking or popping
• Weakness
• Shoulder instability
• Pain with overhead movement
• Reduced range of motion
• Pain during throwing or lifting

• Deep aching pain in the shoulder
• Sharp pain during throwing or lifting
• Catching or clicking sensation
• Weak or “dead arm” feeling
• Shoulder feels loose or unstable

• Throwing sports
• Repetitive overhead movement
• Heavy lifting
• Falling on the shoulder or arm
• Shoulder dislocation
• Contact sports collisions
• Sudden pulling motions

• Pain with overhead movement
• Clicking or popping in the shoulder
• Weakness during throwing or lifting
• Feeling like the shoulder may slip out
• Pain that worsens with activity

Educational only — not a medical diagnosis.

1. 1Stop painful activity
2. 2Rest and ice the shoulder
3. 3Avoid overhead lifting or throwing
4. 4Begin gentle mobility if tolerated
5. 5Seek medical evaluation if symptoms persist
6. 6Start physical therapy as recommended

• Repeated shoulder instability
• Significant weakness
• Inability to lift the arm
• Numbness or tingling
• Persistent catching or locking
• Symptoms not improving with rest

• Strengthen the rotator cuff and shoulder stabilizers
• Improve shoulder mobility gradually
• Avoid rushing back into sports
• Warm up properly before activity
• Progress throwing or lifting slowly
• Stay consistent with rehab exercises