How to be, if crunches in the shoulders: prevention and strengthening of the joint

Many people are facing problems and joint diseases. The appearance of a crunch in the shoulder can indicate the violation of any physiological processes( sprain, hardening of cartilage, etc.) or the development of the disease in the joint.

The term "crunches shoulder" refers to characteristic snapping or crackling sounds that can occur for various reasons when the joint rotates or with other hand movements.

Many people are facing the crunch and pain in the shoulder joint. Some do not pay attention to them, others do not know what to do.

The risk of crunching increases with age due to the wear of the articular bags. But young people suffer from the violation, especially for athletes and active people.

Mechanism of cracking and clicking

The shoulder joint can crackle in different ways, that is accompanied by different sounds. Depending on the mechanism of appearance, sounds can be:

• clicking;
• crackling.

Inside the joint is a synovial fluid. As the load or mobility increases, pressure increases in it. As a result, bubbles with air arise. When they burst, a person hears a crunching or clicking in the shoulder. Usually, this phenomenon is not accompanied by pain and is not harmful to human health.

Cracking sounds occur more often when the joint is worn, ligament sprain, or serious illness. The mechanism of the joint is broken.

Some parts of it begin to rub against each other, which is accompanied by unpleasant sounds. In most cases, with such a crunch, there are painful sensations. They can be permanent or periodic.

Complex of provoking factors

There may be a crunch in the shoulders for various reasons. Among the main factors causing pathology, it should be noted:

• metabolic disorders;
• excessive physical activity;
• inflammatory processes;
• infection;
• low-activity lifestyle;
• improper power;
• hereditary factor;
• injury and so on.

One of the most common reasons why shoulders crunch is a lot of exercise or hypermobility. With excessive strain on the joint or high activity, which is typical for some young people, the pressure of the synovial fluid increases. Often the problem affects athletes.

With a sedentary lifestyle, a crunch can also occur, but its cause lies in muscle atrophy, loosening of ligaments and hardening of cartilaginous tissue. With the development of these pathological processes, friction between the components of the joint increases.

As a result of malnutrition or disturbed metabolism, salt will accumulate in the joints, which will contribute to the occurrence of unpleasant sounds. Some people have a hereditary predisposition.

Migrated various injuries( sprains, sprains, fractures, etc.) and incorrect or untimely treatment can also cause extraneous sounds in the shoulder.

And if it's a disease?

The shoulder can crackle when developing such diseases:

• arthrosis;
• arthritis.

Rarely a crunch appears as a result of myalgia, violation of posture, osteochondrosis and other diseases of the musculoskeletal system.

Arthritis injury

Painful unpleasant sounds in the shoulder may indicate the development of arthritis. The inflammatory process in the joint is most often caused by an infection whose foci may be in the internal organs.

The disease is accompanied by severe pain, which does not depend on the load and can increase even at night.

Development of arthrosis

Another common cause of crunching is arthrosis of the shoulder joint.

The disease is characterized by changes in the properties of cartilage plates.

Cartilaginous tissue loses its elasticity, it can appear outgrowths and formations, which reduces the mobility of the joint.

With loads, pain occurs, which in a state of calmness can itself disappear or decrease.

Possible Associated Symptoms

Not always a crunch in the shoulder is accompanied by other symptoms. Sometimes the appearance of sounds does not cause pain, discomfort or other unpleasant sensations.

In this case, the probability of a health hazard is low, but it is still worth contacting a doctor who can establish the cause and give recommendations that will help get rid of the crunch.

Also crackling or clicking sounds in the shoulder joint can be accompanied by such symptoms:

• sharp pain arising during exercise;
• persistent pain, increasing from time to time;
• edema;
• redness;
• decreased mobility;
• increased body temperature.

Action plan and treatment

Some doctors believe that if it crunches in the shoulders, but there is no pain, then there is no reason to worry. If uncomfortable sounds occur during the movement of the arm in the shoulder joint, you should still visit the doctor and take a survey to determine the cause of this phenomenon.

A visit to the hospital can not be postponed in such cases:

• if the crunch is accompanied by pain;
• if the mobility of the joint has decreased;
• if sounds get louder and occur more often;
• if the temperature rises or swelling develops.

You should not make a diagnosis yourself if you do not have medical knowledge. Self-medication can only exacerbate the problem.
Actions aimed at eliminating the crunch in the shoulder, depend on the cause of the occurrence.

With a low-active lifestyle, it is recommended to do special therapeutic exercises and gymnastics to develop joints and strengthen muscles.

In case of excessive loads it is recommended to reduce the load, and also take special preparations( chondroprotectors and others), but only according to the prescriptions of the doctor.

In the case of an inflammatory process or spread of infection, a doctor may prescribe medications for such groups:

• non-steroidal anti-inflammatory;
• pain relievers;
• antibiotics.

To reduce pain, ointments with anesthetics can be used. Do not self-medicate. Be sure to consult a doctor who will determine the cause of pathological sounds and prescribe the right treatment.

Alternative treatment

Some people resort to traditional medicine. The most popular recipe for the use of gelatin soaked in cold water.

It is believed that gelatin has a beneficial effect on the joints and helps to get rid of unpleasant sounds. But before you test the effectiveness of this method, you should consult a doctor.

Do not provoke joints to pain and destruction!

Any pathology is easier to prevent than treat.

To reduce the risk of crunching and pain in the shoulder joint, you must follow simple rules:

1. When sitting or working with the computer for a long time, it is recommended to perform gymnastics or gymnastics to maintain the functioning of the joints.
2. Athletes need to take special dietary supplements - chondroprotecters .They help maintain cartilaginous tissue under heavy loads and promote the production of lubricant.
3. For strong physical exertion of , special belts should be used.
4. It is necessary to monitor the nutrition of and to treat in due time not only the injuries of the joints, but also the inflammatory processes of the internal organs.

A crunch in the shoulder can be harmless or indicate the development of a serious pathology. Do not ignore the problem, especially with pain.

Contact your doctor to find out the cause of unpleasant sounds. The doctor also prescribes treatment and will give recommendations that help to get rid of discomfort in the shoulder joints.