Popping in elbow

[tetons]

Hi Cathe and Educated Crowd

Quick question, sometimes, not always, when I am doing lying chest presses, tricep chest presses or overhead presses I get a popping in my left elbow. It does not hurt but feels wierd. Any ideas about what it is or means?

Thanks,

 

[Cathe Friedrich]

Hi Nancy! I was always told by my doctor that our body's will make certain pop noises during certain motions that can even become more noticeable as we age. He said that as long as there is no pain associated with this noise and/or the situation never turns into anything beyond the popping feeling, then it is most likely nothing. While I share with you what he said, I still say that if it is a feeling that concerns you, that you should have it checked out by your own doctor. Take Care

 

[kathryn]

I get a "crack" in my elbows once in a while. Before the crack, things seem a little out of place, but after the crack (in my elbow!), it seems almost like something that was out of place (a ligament? a tendon?) has gone back into place. Like your case, there is no pain,but it is a bit strange.