Humerus is bumping into the AC joint...

[alophysio]

like i have mentioned before, it is unlikely to be a tear but you can't be certain without an exam.

The clunking is probably a bicep tendon flicking.

An realtime ultrasound (U/S) can see this happen.

Don't stress about the complicated stuff. Get assess properly, it is likely something common like a muscle imbalance. You will likley have to do the GIRD stretches and some rotator cuff strengthening or something working into the range that you have the clicking happening.

You'll be fine. Otherwise, book a flight and come see me (there are STACKS fo physios in the UK who should be able to help you by the way!).

[hjohnstone]

Thanks so much for your help, as i say the clicking is a really bugger! The left shoulder practically never does it, but the fact that it can every so often is also an indicator not of a tear, but of a bicep imbalance i would imagine? Thank you so much!

[hjohnstone]

like i have mentioned before, it is unlikely to be a tear but you can't be certain without an exam.

The clunking is probably a bicep tendon flicking.

An realtime ultrasound (U/S) can see this happen.

Don't stress about the complicated stuff. Get assess properly, it is likely something common like a muscle imbalance. You will likley have to do the GIRD stretches and some rotator cuff strengthening or something working into the range that you have the clicking happening.

You'll be fine. Otherwise, book a flight and come see me (there are STACKS fo physios in the UK who should be able to help you by the way!).

Hypothetically, if it was to carry on clicking without pain would it be more likely to dislocate, snap, tear etc? Or would there be no long-term concerns if that was what it is? Also, is it okay to do RC strenghtening exercises on a light weight e.g. 2/3 kg twice/three times a week?