A simplified explanation of Shoulder Dislocations
Shoulder joint is the most mobile joint in our body. However this mobility comes at the cost of stability of the shoulder. The shoulder joint is dependent on the surrounding ligaments and muscles to provide it stability. Thus dislocations are not very uncommon in the shoulder joint. In this blog lets discuss and understand more about shoulder dislocations. 
 
Shoulder dislocations can be of three types:
Full dislocation: Here the arm bone comes out completely from the shoulder socket.
Partial dislocation: Here the arm bone is only partially out of the shoulder socket.
Recurrent dislocations: These are  repeated episodes of shoulder dislocations. As they get chronic in nature, the dislocation can be triggered by little aggravations. 
 
Watch this video for the common signs that indicate that you have a shoulder dislocation and how it differs from a fracture in the shoulder. 

  
Dislocations can occur in any of the four directions: forwards, backwards, upwards or downwards, whether they are partial or full or recurrent. However it does take a significant amount of force to dislocate the shoulder joint.

Some of the common causes of a shoulder dislocation are:
A direct injury to the shoulder: This can be a direct blow to the shoulder like in contact sports or a collision with the shoulder. 
 
Trauma: This is usually seen in car accident, or extreme rotation of the shoulder joint where someone twists your arm very forcefully. 
 
Falls: Dislocations are also seen in a falls on the point of the shoulder, such as falls from a ladder or tripping on a loose rug. Falls on an outstretched arm can also force the arm bone out of its socket due to the shock of contact with the floor being transmitted through the floor to your arm. 
Some of the common complications of shoulder dislocation are damage to the surrounding soft tissue (muscle tears) or nerves and blood vessels. These usually delay the rehabilitation or recovery time, depending on the extent of damage. 
Instability of the shoulder can also develop in recurrent dislocations or a very severe dislocation. Instability of the shoulder can make you prone to shoulder injuries in the future.
 
If you have a dislocation of the shoulder, whether partial or complete or recurrent, seek medical advice. It is not advisable to try and pop the shoulder back into its place as it can worsen the injury and damage to nearby soft tissues or your nerves or blood vessels. A doctor can help to relocate your shoulder back into place and you will be advised to wear a sling to support the shoulder joint. 
 
Strengthening exercises play a very important role here. If the muscles around the dislocated shoulder are strong enough they can hold the shoulder in its socket, avoiding future dislocations. The sling that you have to wear to support the shoulder can lead to adhesive capsulitis or frozen shoulder. Mobility exercises done at the correct phase of rehabilitaiton can help to avoid or minimise this. 
 
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Hi there! 
I am Swati, an Executive Mum Power Coach and a Certified Posture Expert. I use my proven system to help mums of younger kids working in high-stress executive jobs manage their back, neck, and nerve pains, despite low energy levels and brain fog. I do all this without taking away a big chunk of their time out of their already busy day. This enables them to be more productive and capable professionals at work and guilt-free mums who can focus on their kids instead of always being distracted by pain. 



My passion for helping executive mums stems from my own experiences. I have been in the same boat and understand the frustration and helplessness of being in constant pain or being afraid to engage in activities due to the fear of pain. After two pregnancies in the span of three years and juggling my two kids, housework, and a demanding job, I was constantly in pain. The weight gain from motherhood added extra stress to my already overburdened spine and joints. I was stuck in a vicious cycle of weight loss and spinal/nerve pain that I just couldn’t break free from.

On top of the physical pain, I also suffered from adrenal fatigue. I often felt exhausted, waking up groggy even after a full night’s (10 to 12 plus hours!) sleep, and struggled with low energy levels and brain fog. Simple tasks became challenging, and I found myself forgetting things and unable to think clearly. It was incredibly frustrating and made it even harder to balance my professional responsibilities and family life.

My work involved long hours of standing during the day, prolonged hours on the laptop in the evening, and lots of running around and rocking my kids to sleep in between. Despite my knowledge and expertise in pain relief, I still found myself unable to escape the constant daily pain and fatigue.

Sitting at a desk job from 9 to 5, or longer, plus endless meetings that seem to go on forever. The frequent traveling, the uncomfortable hotel pillows that make it impossible to get a good night’s sleep—I’ve experienced it all. I remember not being able to share my discomfort at work because I felt like an imposter, talking about pain relief strategies and focusing on work while I was not able to achieve it myself. I didn’t disclose the extent of my pain and forgetfulness to my colleagues for years. Even though I loved my kids and my job, I couldn’t give 100% to either. The discomfort held me back from reaching my full potential, making me feel guilty as a mum and less productive at work. I felt like I was constantly running on empty, unable to catch a break from the pain and exhaustion.

finally got fed up after years of trying and decided to make a New Year’s resolution to get ‘healthy’ instead of focusing solely on my pain, fatigue, forgetfulness, and weight loss. When I shifted my focus to getting healthier by reducing the inflammation in my body and addressing my adrenal fatigue, the pain started to decrease, my energy levels and focus improved, and the pounds started shedding off too! That, of course, meant a happier spine, nerves, joints, and a happier me! Today, my neck, back, and nerve pain are down to zero, my knee pain has reduced by 75%, my brain fog has reduced drastically and my energy levels are higher than ever. I realized that I had been focusing on the wrong solutions for over a decade!

Now, my mission is to share my knowledge of pain relief and managing adrenal fatigue along with my personal experience with other mums, especially those with younger kids who work in high-stress executive jobs. My goal is to help you find lasting relief, boost your energy, and reclaim your life, just as I did. 

If you can relate to all this, you are not alone. As a mum, I have been there and done that—momma, I got you! I’ve helped hundreds of mums in this situation over the years find their solution to manage spinal and joint pains, low energy levels, and brain fog that hold them back. This enables them to feel confidently in control and empowers them to cultivate that confidence and productivity at work and enjoy being with their kids, to be able to run around with them without the fear of injury or pain.

Are you ready for this journey? Ask me how if you are curious.

Let's DO THIS!
xx Swati
** Executive Mum Power Coach **

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