Shoulder keeps popping

[slick6932]

I have a question for you guys, about a year ago I messed up my shoulder somehow, and for about a month I couldn't lift my arm above my head. I didn't see a doctor, I know I should have.. but it everntually got better. Now it pops like crazy when i move my arm a certain way. Usually when I'm bench pressing with a straight bar or doing incline with dumbells it will make a popping/cracking noise. It doesn't hurt too bad, but there is a little pain. Any ideas what this could be? Thanks in advance.

 

[bearfx]

I have a similar problem. In my case, I have never (knowingly) had a traumatic injury to the shoulder. For many years, I have had a "popping" sound/sensation when doing certain lifts (just about any shoulder lift). It only occurs on my right side, and bugs the sh** out of me.

I went to my doctor about it, and he felt it should be left alone unless it actually causes a problem (weakness, pain, etc). If it does get worse, he would send me to an orthopedist. It has never gotten worse, but it has never gotten better either.

I would recommend that you see an orthopedist or a doctor knowledgeable in sports medicine. It is unlikely that something is wrong that you can fix yourself.