A member asked:

I have painful shoulder crunching and have begun to experience limited mobility accompanied by pain when i twist my back?

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Dr. Mark Williams answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

This is not normal.: Painful crunching (AKA crepitus) is not normal. I'd recommend getting a shoulder x-ray to determine if there is a reason for this, like arthritis and/or loose body. If not, then physical therapy may help this.

Answered 2/20/2015

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