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Hello, I%E2%80%99ve Had These Bumps In My Both Shoulders Pretty
Question: Hello,
I%E2%80%99ve had these bumps in my both shoulders pretty symmetrically for as long as I remember. I probably got them as a cause of (maybe a bit too) severe working out at gym when I started at around 16 years old. I%E2%80%99m 27 now. I also used to do martial arts which I%E2%80%99ve since quitted some years ago. I%E2%80%99ve been to a doctor few times related to the issue and even got myself an X-ray image for the shoulders when I was around 20, but according to these past visits there shouldn%E2%80%99t be too much to worry about and surgery won%E2%80%99t be a choice if there%E2%80%99s no pain included.
However apart from looking ugly, my shoulders snap and crack alot everytime I rotate them or lift my arms. As mentioned, there is no pain included (except in the case when I sleep on my side and get up in the morning and my shoulders feel and look super stiff) but the snapping and cracking still can%E2%80%99t be that healthy, can it? I%E2%80%99m afraid the tips of these separated bones(?) rubbing eachother will eventually wear off and make my shoulders loose or in the worst case cause arthisis etc. Is this a possible scenario? Also, I love exercising ( have pretty healthy lifestyle in general) but I%E2%80%99m not sure what type of sports would be best for my shoulders and what type of excercising would actually benefit my shoulders. Is there any way for me to treat them/ make them look better in time?
Sorry for a long message, but I feel like I%E2%80%99ve been stressing about this issue way too long and still haven%E2%80%99t found a proper answer on how to cope with it. I think it%E2%80%99s finally time to make a change; thank you very much for your time/answers already beforehand!
I%E2%80%99ve had these bumps in my both shoulders pretty symmetrically for as long as I remember. I probably got them as a cause of (maybe a bit too) severe working out at gym when I started at around 16 years old. I%E2%80%99m 27 now. I also used to do martial arts which I%E2%80%99ve since quitted some years ago. I%E2%80%99ve been to a doctor few times related to the issue and even got myself an X-ray image for the shoulders when I was around 20, but according to these past visits there shouldn%E2%80%99t be too much to worry about and surgery won%E2%80%99t be a choice if there%E2%80%99s no pain included.
However apart from looking ugly, my shoulders snap and crack alot everytime I rotate them or lift my arms. As mentioned, there is no pain included (except in the case when I sleep on my side and get up in the morning and my shoulders feel and look super stiff) but the snapping and cracking still can%E2%80%99t be that healthy, can it? I%E2%80%99m afraid the tips of these separated bones(?) rubbing eachother will eventually wear off and make my shoulders loose or in the worst case cause arthisis etc. Is this a possible scenario? Also, I love exercising ( have pretty healthy lifestyle in general) but I%E2%80%99m not sure what type of sports would be best for my shoulders and what type of excercising would actually benefit my shoulders. Is there any way for me to treat them/ make them look better in time?
Sorry for a long message, but I feel like I%E2%80%99ve been stressing about this issue way too long and still haven%E2%80%99t found a proper answer on how to cope with it. I think it%E2%80%99s finally time to make a change; thank you very much for your time/answers already beforehand!
Hello,
I%E2%80%99ve had these bumps in my both shoulders pretty symmetrically for as long as I remember. I probably got them as a cause of (maybe a bit too) severe working out at gym when I started at around 16 years old. I%E2%80%99m 27 now. I also used to do martial arts which I%E2%80%99ve since quitted some years ago. I%E2%80%99ve been to a doctor few times related to the issue and even got myself an X-ray image for the shoulders when I was around 20, but according to these past visits there shouldn%E2%80%99t be too much to worry about and surgery won%E2%80%99t be a choice if there%E2%80%99s no pain included.
However apart from looking ugly, my shoulders snap and crack alot everytime I rotate them or lift my arms. As mentioned, there is no pain included (except in the case when I sleep on my side and get up in the morning and my shoulders feel and look super stiff) but the snapping and cracking still can%E2%80%99t be that healthy, can it? I%E2%80%99m afraid the tips of these separated bones(?) rubbing eachother will eventually wear off and make my shoulders loose or in the worst case cause arthisis etc. Is this a possible scenario? Also, I love exercising ( have pretty healthy lifestyle in general) but I%E2%80%99m not sure what type of sports would be best for my shoulders and what type of excercising would actually benefit my shoulders. Is there any way for me to treat them/ make them look better in time?
Sorry for a long message, but I feel like I%E2%80%99ve been stressing about this issue way too long and still haven%E2%80%99t found a proper answer on how to cope with it. I think it%E2%80%99s finally time to make a change; thank you very much for your time/answers already beforehand!
I%E2%80%99ve had these bumps in my both shoulders pretty symmetrically for as long as I remember. I probably got them as a cause of (maybe a bit too) severe working out at gym when I started at around 16 years old. I%E2%80%99m 27 now. I also used to do martial arts which I%E2%80%99ve since quitted some years ago. I%E2%80%99ve been to a doctor few times related to the issue and even got myself an X-ray image for the shoulders when I was around 20, but according to these past visits there shouldn%E2%80%99t be too much to worry about and surgery won%E2%80%99t be a choice if there%E2%80%99s no pain included.
However apart from looking ugly, my shoulders snap and crack alot everytime I rotate them or lift my arms. As mentioned, there is no pain included (except in the case when I sleep on my side and get up in the morning and my shoulders feel and look super stiff) but the snapping and cracking still can%E2%80%99t be that healthy, can it? I%E2%80%99m afraid the tips of these separated bones(?) rubbing eachother will eventually wear off and make my shoulders loose or in the worst case cause arthisis etc. Is this a possible scenario? Also, I love exercising ( have pretty healthy lifestyle in general) but I%E2%80%99m not sure what type of sports would be best for my shoulders and what type of excercising would actually benefit my shoulders. Is there any way for me to treat them/ make them look better in time?
Sorry for a long message, but I feel like I%E2%80%99ve been stressing about this issue way too long and still haven%E2%80%99t found a proper answer on how to cope with it. I think it%E2%80%99s finally time to make a change; thank you very much for your time/answers already beforehand!
EDIT: Sorry for the duplicate question!
Brief Answer:
This can be a normal variation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
I have seen the attached images of the bumps. These can be a normal finding due to a prominent end of the clavicle bone. Since these are painless and are not growing in size with time, these are not likely to be related with any pathology. You can confirm this after an MRI scan of the shoulder.
The cracking of the shoulder is a normal noise due to pressure changes in the shoulder capsule. Regular exercises can help in reducing the noise.
This will not cause arthritis later. You can start swimming and yoga that will help in relieving any related problems.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
This can be a normal variation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
I have seen the attached images of the bumps. These can be a normal finding due to a prominent end of the clavicle bone. Since these are painless and are not growing in size with time, these are not likely to be related with any pathology. You can confirm this after an MRI scan of the shoulder.
The cracking of the shoulder is a normal noise due to pressure changes in the shoulder capsule. Regular exercises can help in reducing the noise.
This will not cause arthritis later. You can start swimming and yoga that will help in relieving any related problems.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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