Do not try to pop your shoulder yourself
Stop the activity that caused the pain
Rest the shoulder
Apply ice for 15 to 20 minutes at a time
Keep the arm supported in a comfortable position
Seek urgent medical care if the shoulder looks deformed, is very painful, or you cannot move it
Seek urgent medical care if there is numbness, weakness, or loss of circulation in the arm or hand
Follow a clinician’s instructions for reduction, imaging, and rehabilitation
Use only a qualified healthcare professional to relocate a dislocated shoulder