What can cause my right shoulder to start to pop, after I had two surgeries on my left one?

Question

I have been in therapy for about a year now due to a rotator cuff infringement and bicep tendonitis. I just recently had surgery, again, on my left shoulder for the tendonitis. After about three weeks healing I started therapy again, and now my right shoulder has violent popping when I lift it at about a 45 degree angle. It is such a hard pop that it noticably jerks my shoulder. It only hurts depending on the position I am in when it pops. If anyone has been through this and can give me an idea of what is wrong and how I can fix it, please help.

Answer 1

i've had the same problem , i had surgery on both shoulders now ,and going to have to have surgery on the left one again , as soon as work comp settles , they refuse to pay for me to even get a diagnosis at this point , when the first settlement they agreed to pay all medical the rest of my life , now its in court again , to get them to pay

Answer 2

The popping of a joint (as the shoulder) is indicative of muscle tension preventing the movement. When you overcome that tension, it will pop into place, often quite loudly. Would suggest you have your therapist work on those tightened muscles before you have the same condition in your right shoulder as you are now having treated for the other one. When there is that much stress to an area, there will be an inflammatory condition eventually and then the problems you relate for the left shoulder will attack the right one. If you think back far enough, you will recognize the same thing happening to your left shoulder before you had the severe problems arise.

Answer 3

Consider the possibility that your right shoulder is lacking strength beyond your rotator cuff muscles. Your rotator cuff mms are just 4 of the many mms you need to focus on in rehab. Your popping sensation could potentially due to generally laxatity either anteriorly or posteriorly..its hard to tell due to your vague description. Talk to your therapist about strengthening your scapular stabilizers for the posterior instability. This may get rid of the "popping" which could be a subluxation of the head of the humerus. Any further questions or clarifications email me.

Answer 4

Sounds like the right shoulder to picking out the slack for your lack of use and power in the left one. Let your physical therapist know so you can learn the proper exercises to help strengthen your left shoulder so the work to both is equalized.

Answer 5

YOU MUST BE USING YOUR RIGHT ARM MORE AND FAVORING YOUR LEFT

Answer 6

do you have hairy palms ????