Labral Tear

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The labrum is a ring of cartilage that surrounds the shoulder joint socket and provides stabilization for the joint. It serves as the anchor point for several ligaments and the biceps tendon. A labral tear is an injury to the labrum, which causes pain and instability.  

• Shoulder pain
• Instability 
• Feeling or hearing a popping sensation in the shoulder
• Limited range of motion 
• Shoulder stiffness

• Immediately seek medical attention if you have signs or symptoms of a shoulder dislocation 
• Seek out a doctor if symptoms are persistent and impact daily activities

• Use correct form when completing overhand serves
• Don't drow your elbow behind your body when serving
• Use your legs and core to generate power, not just the shoulder
• Strengthen muscles in upper back and around the shoulder
  • Scapular Squeezes
  • Wall Angles
  • Wall Slides
  • Cross Body Shoulder Stretch
  • Doorway Chest Stretch

• Use NSAIDs and Ice to reduce inflammation and pain
• Sleep with a pillow under the injured arm to keep the joint neutral
• Avoid playing until the muscles surrounding the labrum are strengthened post-injury by slowly beginning to do the stretches listed

• https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/shoulder-labrum-tear
• https://www.hss.edu/health-library/conditions-and-treatments/shoulder-labrum-tear
• https://sportsmedicine.mayoclinic.org/condition/shoulder-instability/