Why use a compression shoulder sleeve A shoulder sleeve can help you speed up the recovery process after a shoulder injury and protect your shoulder from further injury For any shoulder injury it is vital to perform a proper rehab procedure Shoulder braces are just a tool designed to help but not substitute a shoulder rehabilitation program The most common shoulder injury involves rotator cuff muscles that connect upper arm bone to the shoulder blade This can be a sprain dislocation rotator cuff tear tendinitis inflammation etc When rotator cuff muscles are injured the shoulder joint becomes less stable which makes rotator cuff more susceptible to further injury which in turn leads to even more instability and thus creates a vicious cycle that is difficult to break A rotator cuff support brace can help you break this vicious cycle by providing compression and upper arm support to increase shoulder stability in your daily activities or when you do your rehab program This shoulder pad is made from high quality breathable neoprene material The design is slim and the shoulder stability brace can be worn under clothing for a discreet look if desired The fit is adjustable for chest shoulder and biceps size and can be used by both men and women NOTE when adding to cart please choose either LEFT or RIGHT shoulder This shoulder strap is not universal The advantage of such design is slimmer profile simplicity in adjustment and a more affordable shoulders brace