The shoulder joint has the highest mobility in the body, but this often comes at the cost of decreased stability. Instability is the excessive movement of the shoulder joint “ball” in the socket.  The cause of instability includes injury to the ligaments or muscles that stabilize the shoulder or some individuals naturally have laxity or “looser” joints. Symptoms of instability include pain, clicking, and “apprehension” or feeling that the shoulder is going to dislocate. Instability may lead to dislocations if not addressed. Your therapist will address your shoulder and create a treatment plan to restore the joint stability.