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Most folks who lift seriously have this shoulder popping issue. Make sure your friend is using correct form!
The popping sound ("crepitus")usually is not a problem. However when it is accompanied by pain, weakness or a tearing sensation, then the symptoms point to a injury that requires intervention by a sports medicine specialist or orthopedics specialist.
The popping sound ("crepitus")usually is not a problem. However when it is accompanied by pain, weakness or a tearing sensation, then the symptoms point to a injury that requires intervention by a sports medicine specialist or orthopedics specialist.
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He really should go see his doctor.
Properly functioning shoulder joint requires the following to occur:
1. Upward rotation of the scapula.
2. Stabilization of the scapula against the rib cage.
3. Contraction of the rotator cuff to stabilize the humeral head and prevent humeral superior migration.
4. Free rotation of the humerus.
Obviously, something in the mechanics has gone amiss
FYI, Crepitus is not a popping sound. According to Taber's Cyclopecic Medical Dictionary it is a "crackling or rattling sound made by a part of the body, either spontaneously or during physical examination."
If your friend has shared is concerns with you it is obvious that he is worried. He should get it checked out.
Properly functioning shoulder joint requires the following to occur:
1. Upward rotation of the scapula.
2. Stabilization of the scapula against the rib cage.
3. Contraction of the rotator cuff to stabilize the humeral head and prevent humeral superior migration.
4. Free rotation of the humerus.
Obviously, something in the mechanics has gone amiss
FYI, Crepitus is not a popping sound. According to Taber's Cyclopecic Medical Dictionary it is a "crackling or rattling sound made by a part of the body, either spontaneously or during physical examination."
If your friend has shared is concerns with you it is obvious that he is worried. He should get it checked out.
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Having had two shoulder surgeries myself (before I knew better), preventing others from the same fate has been a passion of mine.
You mention that your friend hears that sound 'as if' doing a lateral raise which means to me just raising the arm without load. Sometimes it can be just a strange angle and is the result of the structure of the person. But as it is a potential irritation of tissue, I would not recommend to do that over and over again. However, if this popping is accompanied by pain, it's time to get it checked to make sure he is not causing harm in the rotator cuff.
If that was my shoulder I would begin doing rotator cuff exercises. They may nip a budding problem in the bud.
You mention that your friend hears that sound 'as if' doing a lateral raise which means to me just raising the arm without load. Sometimes it can be just a strange angle and is the result of the structure of the person. But as it is a potential irritation of tissue, I would not recommend to do that over and over again. However, if this popping is accompanied by pain, it's time to get it checked to make sure he is not causing harm in the rotator cuff.
If that was my shoulder I would begin doing rotator cuff exercises. They may nip a budding problem in the bud.
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Depending on what degree the shoulder is in when the popping occurs will help answer this question. However, based on the description altered scapular positioning is the cause. Impingement due to lack of clearance of the acromion from the rotator cuff. To confirm this - Assess the scapula ability to upward rotate while performing shoulder abduction.
Fuel the Movement,
JM
Fuel the Movement,
JM
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There are a lot of answers here that are great. I've learned a lot. On a personal note, I've recently had some issues with some popping joints based on inflammation. My doctor told me that the most likely cause of my inflammation is bearing heavy loads at those joints, and something has gone amiss in that joint. It could be related to fluids, muscles, tendons, ligaments, etc, etc. The best course of action is, of course, to seek medical attention. They will more than likely tell you to take it easy, take NSAIDs, and it should clear up on its own. That's not medical advice from me, by the way. I hope it works out!
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In my personal experience crepidation sounds more like particals grinding together, my knees are witness. Between you and I, and our fellow practitioners, shoulder popping sounds are usually an impingment at the acromion. So, there may be a misalignment and/or inflamation.
Check with the doc to be safe.
Danielle
Check with the doc to be safe.
Danielle
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A pop sound particularly moving from a static to dynamic position can be a release of N+ Nitrogen gas being released similarly if you have had a joint manipulated.
However, a loud joint and consistently sounds like instability within the Glenohumeral joint.
Someone with MDI(multidirectional instability) will often display this and this person should not only get examined, but get an x-ray to establish the integrity of the GH joint.
It has NOTHING to do with the position of the scapula. Based on science.
Cheers
However, a loud joint and consistently sounds like instability within the Glenohumeral joint.
Someone with MDI(multidirectional instability) will often display this and this person should not only get examined, but get an x-ray to establish the integrity of the GH joint.
It has NOTHING to do with the position of the scapula. Based on science.
Cheers
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Hi Sergio. I would highly recommend having your friend or client go for a consultation with his physician. In my opinion one of the greatest "skills" that we as trainers can have (and use) is knowing what we don't know, and not being afraid to refer (particularly when it comes to issues involving our client's health). Good luck!
LaRue, CSCS
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