Is it normal for your shoulder to pop on occasion. It doesn't hurt but sometimes when I'm just going threw the throwing motion I hear it pop. But I can do the same motion again and nothing. Is it anything to worry about or is it just because of the complex arm motion of throwing?
Posts: 21 | Location: St. Peters, Missouri | Registered: May 13, 2006
I used to have popping in my shoulder. It wouldn't hurt right away, but I would feel it a couple of days later. The next game I pitched after the first time it popped, everything went down hill. I went to an doctor and had x-rays. It turned out that I had Little League Shoulder, which is basically a growth plate fracture. But that's the worst case scenario. My only suggestion is to build up all the muscle around that area because if you don't, your shoulder will do all of the work shutting down the muscles around it (which is what happened to me).
Posts: 60 | Location: Colorado | Registered: January 30, 2007
My shoulder does the same thing only, I can make it pop at will. I've had it x-rayed and looked at numerous times and it has no pain in it unless I do it too many times.
your shoulder is probally poping because your rotator cuff and the muscles around it need to be strenghtened. I suggest using pitching bands.
Originally posted by Tim Suellentrop: Is it normal for your shoulder to pop on occasion. It doesn't hurt but sometimes when I'm just going threw the throwing motion I hear it pop. But I can do the same motion again and nothing. Is it anything to worry about or is it just because of the complex arm motion of throwing?
How old are you?
It does happen with age. I'm 39 and I can get both shoulders to pop at will.
However, it can also be the sign of a serious problem.
I would go see a doctor to have it checked out.
Posts: 1096 | Location: St. Louis, MO | Registered: March 06, 2006
popping could be the result of a torn labrum. torn labrums don't hurt until it is too late to do anything about it. don't want to scare you, but my son had similar symptoms and was diagnosed with a torn labrum. (the labrum essentially holds the shoulder joint in the socket). hopefully this isn't the case with you, but please have it checked out nonetheless. good luck...
Posts: 62 | Location: Maryland | Registered: June 10, 2004
Originally posted by mdhsbbfan: popping could be the result of a torn labrum. torn labrums don't hurt until it is too late to do anything about it. don't want to scare you, but my son had similar symptoms and was diagnosed with a torn labrum. (the labrum essentially holds the shoulder joint in the socket). hopefully this isn't the case with you, but please have it checked out nonetheless. good luck...
A Labrum problem is what I was thinking about as well.
Go see a doctor.
Posts: 1096 | Location: St. Louis, MO | Registered: March 06, 2006
Ya, I didn't want to wait to long, and then have to sit out. And with the mechanics, I'll try to make a quick video when I throw next. I've been trying to bring the ball straight back out of my glove and not cup or curl my wrist so more. I don't think this change is the reason, I do remember some popping before that. Maybe the problem is the way I used to throw, and hopefully with the fixed mechanics and the stregthening drills it will be all fixed. Thanks everyone.
Posts: 21 | Location: St. Peters, Missouri | Registered: May 13, 2006
Originally posted by Tim Suellentrop: Ya, I didn't want to wait to long, and then have to sit out. And with the mechanics, I'll try to make a quick video when I throw next. I've been trying to bring the ball straight back out of my glove and not cup or curl my wrist so more. I don't think this change is the reason, I do remember some popping before that. Maybe the problem is the way I used to throw, and hopefully with the fixed mechanics and the stregthening drills it will be all fixed. Thanks everyone.
Have you ever been told that you have a problem with rushing?
In my experience, Labrum problems tend to be related to problems with rushing. You try to get too much power from your stride and end up rotating your shoulders before your PAS forearm is ready (e.g. before your PAS forearm is vertical and in the high cocked position).
Posts: 1096 | Location: St. Louis, MO | Registered: March 06, 2006
Originally posted by Tim Suellentrop: nope, no rushing problem, if anything i need to use more of my lower half, which im working on aswell.
You're on the right track. The best pitchers get something like 80 percent of their power from their hips and torsos. The arm is pretty much just along for the ride.
Trying to throw too much with your arm, rather than your body, can definitely cause problems.
Casey Fossum is a great example of a guy (who's a total string bean) who knows how to throw with his body...
Posts: 1096 | Location: St. Louis, MO | Registered: March 06, 2006
doc says it's all good.nothing wrong after looking at x-rays. just rest if for a week (skip this sundays pitching session). He said it might have something to do with this crazy weather we've been having in Stl. I'll also look into the "Pitcher's Ten" workout.
Posts: 21 | Location: St. Peters, Missouri | Registered: May 13, 2006
Tim, Great news! If the rest doesn't cure the problem, please have an MRI (with dye). Certain tears are impossible to see in X-rays and can only be seen with an MRI w/ dye. Good luck...
Posts: 62 | Location: Maryland | Registered: June 10, 2004
Quotes like these is why the majority of people do not take you seriously. The arm throws the **** ball! Chris, I agree that hips and torso are important but the arm is as important as the rest of the body! You can get away with quotes like these on this forum but those who know pitching can see through the non-sense you put out.
Try throwing a baseball with hips and torso and without the arm.
Good luck!
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