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While doing shrugs in gym i think i tore mu upper back muscle as there was cracking sound, could any on please confirm the exact problem and solution?
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Shrugs: Tearing a muscle is one of the most painful things you can imagine, and would not make a cracking sound. I suspect that if you are not in pain now and have normal range of motion and strength then it was more likely due to popping some ligamentous joints, similar to popping a knuckle.
Answered 6/9/2015
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