Anatomy: Your shoulder is made up of three bones: Your upper arm bone (humerus), your shoulder blade (scapula) and your collarbone (clavicle). The head of your upper arm bone fits into a rounded socket in your shoulder blade. This socket is called the glenoid. A combination of muscles and tendons keeps your arm bone centered in your shoulder socket. These tissues are called the rotator cuff. They cover the head of your upper arm bone and attach it to your shoulder blade. The Ultimate Buyers Guide to Shoulder Braces. A shoulder brace is a sling-like device designed to support and strengthen your shoulder. Shoulder braces are not for day-to-day use, but rather for individuals who have experienced a shoulder injury. A shoulder brace can be used to heal your shoulder quickly and avoid such damage. Unlike a basic sling, shoulder braces provide stronger, more reliable support. As your rehab progresses, a shoulder brace can be used to increase “proprioception"—your sense of how your body is positioned. PRESSURE PAD FOR ICE OR HOT: If you address your shoulder tendonitis early enough, you can follow on your own are: Rest, Ice and Posture. We design a pressure pad for ice Pack, and detail is in the User's Manual (NOTE: Not include ice Pack) STRONGER AND RELIABLE SUPPORT: Manfiter shoulder brace provide stronger, more reliable support, it can help: Speed up the recovery process, protect your shoulder from further injury, provide compression (which may enhance the receptors in your skin and help your brain better understand the position of your shoulder. TWO WAY ADJUSTING: Easily adjustable and strong Velcro straps and high-quality plastic buckle design for adjusting on right or left shoulder, both for men and women. BREATHABLE NEOPRENE: Manfiter shoulder brace can be worn to recover from your shoulder injury or to ease discomfort. Most shoulder problems fall into four major categories: