Shoulder labrum tears are more common than you might think and many times can be treated non-surgically with the same or even better outcomes than getting it surgically repaired. The labrum provides a smooth articulating surface for the head of the humerus to glide around the glenoid cavity (the shoulder socket). A tear in the labrum will compromise the shoulder’s ability to stay locked into that socket but the amazing thing about the body is how it is designed to find new strategies to keep you

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