How to Diagnose a Torn Shoulder Labrum

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Identify the pain.

   Locate where the pain in your shoulder is exactly and to where the pain radiates.
   
   Be precise, so that you can help your physician accurately locate the pain later on.
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   Step 2: Describe the pain.

   Describe the feeling of the pain.
   
   Pain can be described as sharp, throbbing, pressuring etc.
   
   Labrum pain is often sharp and throbbing , Measure the range of motion in your shoulder.
   
   Note down what motion you are still able to do and what motions you are unable to perform.
   
   The labrum stabilizes the shoulder, therefore, stabilizing the motion of the shoulder.
   
   Loss of range of motion due to the instability of the shoulder joint is quite common. , Recognize what makes the pain worse or better.
   
   Pain is often altered with certain posture or activity.
   
   Distinguishing what alters the pain can tell a lot about the injury to the physician.
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   Step 3: Measure your shoulder’s range of motion.

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   Step 4: Identify Altering factors.

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