Your Shoulder Labral Tear May Not Be the Problem

In this episode of The Spinal Truth Show, Dr. Caleb Slater breaks down shoulder labral tears, why they are commonly found on MRI, and why a labral tear does not automatically mean it is the true cause of your shoulder pain.

Dr. Slater explains what the labrum does, why labral tears can be common even in people with no pain, and how shoulder pain, weakness, instability, clicking, numbness, tingling, or symptoms down the arm may actually be coming from the neck or nervous system.

This episode also covers Dr. Slater's own history with a labral tear diagnosis, failed traditional treatments, surgery, injections, physical therapy, and how treating the spine ultimately addressed the underlying cause. If you have been told you have a labral tear, are considering injections or surgery, or still have shoulder pain after treatment, this episode may help you think differently about what is really causing your symptoms.

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