Popping shoulder

[vivek]

Does anyone have any suggestions for helping a shoulder that's popping.  Feels like something is snagging near my front deltoid and the muscles will occassionally sieze up until I get it to pop a few times by rotating my arm outwards (rather forcefully and quickly).  Until I do that it's impossible to raise my arm in anyway.  It's quite loud, and painful.  Today I'm finding that if I can get my shoulder to relax, it almost feels like something slips back into place and I can move again fairly painfree.  My therapist worked on it yesterday and that's helped quite a bit - I have another appointment tomorrow too since it's still pretty uncomfortable though.  From what I could find searching online, it sounds like a subluxuation or biceps tendonitis.  Thoughts?

 

[Toss that Yeyo and Run]

Popping shoulder

Perhaps the following thread will prove useful to you.

RSI, self-injury
http://www.massageplanet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2380

Have you considered seeing a doctor about it?

I am inclined to believe it's a problem with the bicep tendon slipping rather than a subluxation... but a doctor could probably tell you for sure.

 

[Sammie]

Popping shoulder

Yeah, I have an appointment next week.  It just started this week - the morning after an afternoon on a bumpy jetski, including rolling the thing over several times.  No bumps or swelling that I can feel, but thanks for the link!

 

[Pompal 09.]

Chiropractors with drop tables are able to reseat bicipital tendons, usually with less pain than an MT.  MTs who have studied Berry method or Dr. Mally, as well as others, can also address this. I suggest you call around to find someone who knows how to do this, if that is what's happening.

 

[Savanna]

Popping shoulder

I have the same problem.. noticed it when I started massage. My bicep tendon got off track as well.. It happens less now bc I lowered my table!! Your table might be too high. (3-4) and no problms (5 and up) propblms. I too see a chiropractor, he adjusted my shoulders (painless) and wrists bc of the carpals getting out of whack due to massage.I assume that you are a MT, but anyway.. if not chiro can help..curious to see how everything turns out.kearse