The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, and thus the most prone to instability. The frequency of the injury means that reduction is extremely common, though the idea of it might sound frightening to a patient with a dislocated shoulder. Basically, the process of reduction – a critical element of dislocated shoulder rehab – involves resetting the ball of the bone back into the socket. Your healthcare provider should use slow, controlled movements to first flex the elbow, then rotate the upper-arm bone – the humerus. Once the bone is reset, you should hear a ‘clunk,’ and immediately you’ll notice that your pain is diminished. Remember: most dislocated shoulder reductions are easy, straightforward, and quick.