During a fall down stairs, your shoulder may take the brunt of the fall because it’s more difficult to catch yourself when you fall down stairs than it is to catch yourself when you fall on flat ground. When this occurs, you may sustain a shoulder dislocation, tear, and muscle strain. Sometimes a shoulder injury can resolve over weeks or months with the appropriate conservative treatment, such as chiropractic manipulation or physical therapy. Too often, however, shoulder injuries can require surgery and post-surgical therapy. Depending on your age at the time of your fall down stairs, your shoulder may never get back to the strength and range of motion you had prior to your fall.