5 REASONS WHY YOUR SHOULDER MIGHT POP OR GRIND DURING EXERCISE Do you find your shoulder pops or grinds during an exercise? As well as feeling strangely uncomfortable, this popping and grinding can also be preventing you from partaking in your favourite workout. So, why does this happen? Here, you’ll discover 5 reasons popping and grinding of the shoulder can occur when you work out.
1. Loose shoulder ligaments Although not as common as tight ligaments, some patients do experience discomfort or pain due to loose ligaments allowing abnormal movements of the shoulder. This is also often referred to as ‘double jointed’. It is known medically as ligamentous laxity. Physiotherapy is the starting point for treatment if symptoms are arising. Surgery is a last resort.
2. Shoulder impingement Impingement is a common shoulder problem, caused when the subacromial bursa or the rotator cuff is pinched on movement. Anyone can develop this problem but it may be seen more often in overhead athletes. It can also lead to clicking of the shoulder. There are a number of treatments available for impingement, including exercises, steroid injections and finally surgery.3. Gas build-upDid you know over time, gas build up can occur within your joints? Known as cavitation, you won’t usually feel any pain, but it can lead to popping or grinding of the shoulder when you exercise. Continue Reading...