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When i lift weights overhead my shoulders make a clicking sound. does this spell trouble? what should i do ?

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Dr. David Trettin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Nothing if no pain: Overhead weight lifting( military , incline nl bench ,lats etc.) can cause.poppingand 'clicking ' .If this is a new phenomenon note the day/ month it began and continue. If it becomes painful then stop the offending activity and see your orthopedic surgeon. Painless 'clicking' is ok even if new; if it becomes painful then AC joint and other ortho issues ( rot. cuff, labrum, etc). Eval. GL!

Answered 5/20/2014

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A member asked:

When i lift weights overhead my shoulders make a clicking sound. does this spell trouble? what should i do ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Trettin answered

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