Your shoulder is an incredible piece of engineering. It’s the joint that lets you throw a baseball, reach the top shelf, or wave to a friend across the street.

But here’s the catch—because it’s so mobile, it’s also one of the most vulnerable joints in your body. And one of the most common issues we see here at Living Well Physical Therapy & Performance;  Shoulder instability.

If you’ve ever started a new running routine or ramped up your workout intensity, you might have felt a dull, aching pain along the front of your lower leg. This discomfort is commonly known as “shin splints” and a very common overuse injury we treat—especially among runners, dancers, and athletes in high-impact sports.