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Pop and SNAP!

nbh101
nbh101
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2002/03/06, 06:18 AM
My Shoulders are popping and snapping when I do Side laterals. I'm not doing alot of weight (15 lbs) and I stretch my shoulders out real good before excersising. Is the popping normal or am I doing something wrong?

Thx,
Nate
nbh101
nbh101
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2002/03/06, 06:41 AM
Actually, I'm doing 10 lbs. Guess weight lifting is kinda like an old timer telling a fishing story. First time it's a 6' bluegill, next time it's a 15' big mouth. 8)
mikencharleston
mikencharleston
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2002/03/06, 08:36 AM
Hey Nate - I think you're going to be asked for more info. Are you lifting or swinging the weight up? Is the popping in your rotator cuff?
nbh101
nbh101
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2002/03/06, 04:50 PM
Well, I thought I was lifting but maybe I'm swinging more than I think. I'll concentrate more on lifting. Where, it is? Not sure, probably the rotator cuff. It feels like it's in the middle of my shoulder. It doesn't hurt or anything. Oh, and it's both left and right sides.
Arnold
Arnold
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2002/03/06, 04:57 PM
Hmmmm.. might be bad or maybe not.. get it checked out.

I have a pop in my elbow when I extend it.. but it's ok.



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roni0906
roni0906
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2002/03/06, 05:56 PM
I would get it checked to be on the safe side, but my shoulders pop, but it is because I am double jointed and for the longest time I didn't know why they popped because it didn't hurt either.

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nbh101
nbh101
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2002/03/06, 06:59 PM
Well, I do think I might have been swinging a bit. I lowered the weight and slowed down. I get a better burn now but they both are popping nearly every rep.
lewdog_55
lewdog_55
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2002/03/06, 08:28 PM
I had the exact same problem but mine popped when i did barbell upright rows. went to the doctor and he told me i was doubled jointed. I am guessing that you could be too.
festus1113
festus1113
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2002/03/07, 12:25 AM
When I went in to have minor surgery on my thumb I asked my ortho surgeon the same question. He specialized in sports medicine before joining the Army. He told me that it is normal in a lot of people and to not worry about it unless it causes any pain. If it hurts you might want to get it checked out.

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nbh101
nbh101
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2002/03/07, 07:25 AM
Ok, I won't worry about it then. Thanks for the advise everyone.