Shoulder popping can be caused by a variety of reasons. Stretching is not recommended for shoulder popping caused by shoulder dislocation or rotator cuff injury, as stretching may worsen the symptoms. Physiological shoulder popping, shoulder muscle strain, and shoulder inflammation can be caused by stretching the muscles of the chest, waist, shoulder and back.
1. Physiological shoulder popping: the sound made when the intra-articular tissues rub against each other during shoulder joint movement, if there is no special symptom, there is no need for special treatment. If there are no special symptoms, there is no need for special treatment. Appropriate stretching of the muscles of the chest, waist, shoulder and back can be used together with muscle exercises to prevent shoulder popping.
2. Shoulder muscle strain: mostly caused by chronic strain. Generally, the muscles are in a tense and stiff state after the strain, and stretching will bring some relief. It is recommended to stretch the muscles of chest, waist, shoulder and back after relaxing the muscles through massage and physical therapy.
3. Frozen shoulder: degenerative diseases and other reasons can cause. It can be prevented by stretching the chest, waist, shoulder and back muscles to prevent muscle atrophy and re-adhesion.
4. Dislocation of the shoulder joint: it is necessary to consult a doctor as soon as possible for repositioning and fixation. If there is pain, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen can be taken orally, and stretching is usually not recommended.
5. Rotator cuff injury: premature stretching can lead to secondary injury. Rest and braking should be used, and physical therapy and massage should be used to relieve pain. If the pain is severe, oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and topical diclofenac sodium can be used. Severe injuries require surgery.
Shoulder dislocation, rotator cuff injury caused by shoulder popping is not recommended to stretch, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time to identify the cause of the disease, and actively cooperate with the doctor’s treatment. Physiological shoulder popping, shoulder muscle strain, frozen shoulder caused by shoulder popping is also recommended to consult a doctor in time, under the guidance of the doctor for stretching.