Sholder Problem - Advice/Help

Smoke · 09-18-2002, 08:32 PM

All my life my left sholder has been a slight problem, if I stretched it across my chest I'd hear a pop,pop,pop, but generally speaking this wasn't a problem. Now, after 4 months of serious weight training if I hold my arm straight out, and have my forearm point up, and rotate the arm back, there is a pretty loud pop, which isn't extremely painful, but isn't the best feeling.

Hope this was descriptive enough, help most appreciated, thanks.

**Mudge** · 09-18-2002, 09:02 PM

Does it feel like your shoulder joint? I have something similar in my left elbow.

Smoke · 09-18-2002, 09:09 PM

ya i feel it in the joint for sure.

bigss75 · 09-18-2002, 09:15 PM

what ever it is you should start doing rotor cuff exercises

**Prince** · 09-18-2002, 10:13 PM

it wouldn't hurt to pay a visit to a specialist.

Duncan · 09-19-2002, 10:14 AM

Currently having the same problem, it does not hurt, but a new popping sound has occured. turns out it was just bursitis and should only take a couple days to heal, thank god.

Smoke · 09-19-2002, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bigss75
what ever it is you should start doing rotor cuff exercises

where can i find such exercises?
or what are names of some?

thanks.

**Mudge** · 09-19-2002, 02:29 PM

http://familydoctor.org/handouts/265.html

Smoke · 09-19-2002, 03:00 PM

thanks for all the help, gonna start those exercises right away.

**Mudge** · 09-19-2002, 05:17 PM

Hopefully they mention use VERY light weights

rebel · 09-20-2002, 03:40 PM

anybody ever used a shoulder horn?

**Mudge** · 09-20-2002, 04:57 PM

Thats the doodad that makes you do the scarecrow position right? I've seen them a few years back when everyone said it was the magic to 15-20 pounds on your bench. Never used one but have used that position, you can also use a broomstick or just hold the position manually.

JD_Boss · 09-25-2002, 02:47 PM

You REALLY should see a doctor!

I had/have the same problem that got incredibly worse over time. Finally decided to see the doctor that repaired my knee, after I couldn't reach up to turn on a light switch after a workout...turns out to be a partially torn rotator cuff. Not serious enough for surgery, but painful nonetheless.

He gave me SIMPLE exercises using household canned goods that helped...over a number of months (no quick fixes). This combined with NO front delt work has helped me.

Before I train, I load my shoulders w/ flexall and wear short sleeves (instead of skimpy "show-off" tank tops) to keep warm. No problem benching, rear delt work, or any pulling lat/back exercises. (I’ve backed off front delt work because my shoulders are overpowering my pecks) AND no excruciating pain after training!

Be very careful, take pain very seriously!!!

My 2 cents...

Smoke · 09-27-2002, 07:57 AM

Basically the only thing that really hurts my sholders is side laterals. I've taken about 4 days off...and it seems to be feeling better, so we'll see.

09-18-2002, 08:32 PM	#1
Smoke Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 77	Sholder Problem - Advice/Help All my life my left sholder has been a slight problem, if I stretched it across my chest I'd hear a pop,pop,pop, but generally speaking this wasn't a problem. Now, after 4 months of serious weight training if I hold my arm straight out, and have my forearm point up, and rotate the arm back, there is a pretty loud pop, which isn't extremely painful, but isn't the best feeling. Hope this was descriptive enough, help most appreciated, thanks.

09-18-2002, 09:02 PM	#2
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 23,027 Photos: 1	Does it feel like your shoulder joint? I have something similar in my left elbow.
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09-18-2002, 10:13 PM	#5
Prince the one & only Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 33,743 Blog Entries: 25 Photos: 320	it wouldn't hurt to pay a visit to a specialist.
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09-19-2002, 10:14 AM	#6
Duncan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 372	Currently having the same problem, it does not hurt, but a new popping sound has occured. turns out it was just bursitis and should only take a couple days to heal, thank god.
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09-19-2002, 02:29 PM	#8
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 23,027 Photos: 1	http://familydoctor.org/handouts/265.html
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09-18-2002, 09:09 PM	#3
Smoke Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 77	ya i feel it in the joint for sure.

09-18-2002, 09:15 PM	#4
bigss75 Let Me See Yo Grill Elite Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 5,123	what ever it is you should start doing rotor cuff exercises

09-19-2002, 03:00 PM	#9
Smoke Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 77	thanks for all the help, gonna start those exercises right away.

09-19-2002, 05:17 PM	#10
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 23,027 Photos: 1	Hopefully they mention use VERY light weights
	Kinesiology Vote @ Top 25 Deads Comp Bench Motivation Bench form MaxCalc Charles Poliquin When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. Lao-Tzu I don't know any sources so don't ask - thanks

09-20-2002, 03:40 PM	#11
rebel Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: counce, tn Posts: 63	anybody ever used a shoulder horn?

09-20-2002, 04:57 PM	#12
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 23,027 Photos: 1	Thats the doodad that makes you do the scarecrow position right? I've seen them a few years back when everyone said it was the magic to 15-20 pounds on your bench. Never used one but have used that position, you can also use a broomstick or just hold the position manually.
	Kinesiology Vote @ Top 25 Deads Comp Bench Motivation Bench form MaxCalc Charles Poliquin When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. Lao-Tzu I don't know any sources so don't ask - thanks

09-25-2002, 02:47 PM	#13
JD_Boss Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 22	You REALLY should see a doctor! I had/have the same problem that got incredibly worse over time. Finally decided to see the doctor that repaired my knee, after I couldn't reach up to turn on a light switch after a workout...turns out to be a partially torn rotator cuff. Not serious enough for surgery, but painful nonetheless. He gave me SIMPLE exercises using household canned goods that helped...over a number of months (no quick fixes). This combined with NO front delt work has helped me. Before I train, I load my shoulders w/ flexall and wear short sleeves (instead of skimpy "show-off" tank tops) to keep warm. No problem benching, rear delt work, or any pulling lat/back exercises. (I’ve backed off front delt work because my shoulders are overpowering my pecks) AND no excruciating pain after training! Be very careful, take pain very seriously!!! My 2 cents...
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09-27-2002, 07:57 AM	#14
Smoke Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 77	Basically the only thing that really hurts my sholders is side laterals. I've taken about 4 days off...and it seems to be feeling better, so we'll see.

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