Should I be worried about my collarbone popping in and out?

Does your collarbone popping in and out of place represent a big problem, even if it doesn’t hurt? In this Ask Dr. Geier video, I answer that question for a viewer who is really worried about what it means for him and his shoulder long-term.
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Lars asks:
My left collarbone is popping out whenever I lift my arm over the head. It pops back in when I take my arm down. I had no accident or injury, and I have no pain so far. I saw two doctors, and they both have never seen this before. They only said “rest for a couple of weeks and it will heal”. After 3 months, I still have this problem. Should I be worried? I heard that the cartilage can wear down and I could have problems long term. I really want to go back to the gym, but currently I am too worried about damaging my sternoclavicular joint even more.
Thank you for your help.
Instability of the sternoclavicular joint can often result from a traumatic injury which leads to a dislocation of the clavicle in front of the sternum - an anterior sternoclavicular dislocation. Most of the time, the clavicle stays dislocated in front of the sternum, leading to a mild prominence on that side compared to the other, but it rarely causes any persistent problems. Occasionally people complain about the appearance and the bump, but they overcome the discomfort and weakness fairly quickly.
Occasionally a patient notices that the end of the clavicle pops back and forth, in and out of place, after a traumatic injury. In some cases where people have generalized ligamentous laxity, they might experience that popping in and out without an injury.
Usually, this instability is not a serious problem if it doesn’t limit their activities. In this video, I discuss how patients can improve the strength and function of their arm to try to deal with sternoclavicular instability. I also discuss the possible surgical options and explain the balance between risks and benefits when deciding if surgery is the best course of action.
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[@lorimoulton1467]

Dr. David Geier Hi Dr. Geier, I have my left sternoclavicular joint that is inflamed. My daughter noticed 3 months ago so I’m not sure how long it’s been there. I had an x Ray, blood work for autoimmune and inflammation and everything came up negative. I’m wondering if you’ve ever seen this and what could be possible causes as I don’t remember injuring it. I do play volleyball but do not know of any injury to it. Thank you.

[@leonkoc2210]

My Right Clavicle Keeps popping in and out is it ok if i still go gym and do dumbells

[@juliaf1152]

Mine pops out like this, it has been happening for a few years. How to i strengthen it or help it? I box and do Krav Maga and it is really affecting my fights. How do I stop it from popping out?

[@iaindobber8785]

Dear dr David Geier, I’m a mma competitor and after dislocating my shoulder I’ve experienced the same as many others. My collar bone keeps popping out when moving my arms above my shoulders. It mostly doesn’t cause any discomfort but after an intensive training session I do feel pain for a few days. Would it be worthwhile to get it checked out?

[@kaustubhmahadik2685]

Doctor what should I do my left color bone is popped out from more than 4 - 5 years I'm worried about it... Just because of that I think my body structure looks different which means (my lift shoulder is up lifted and also popped out from the right hand color bone) don't know what to do does it gona affect my health!!?

[@thesoundyourmouthmak]

Mine pops out when I retract my scapula or raise my arms. It doesn't bother me, but I kinda don't like it. Anyways, this video eased my mind a bit.

[@DrDavidGeier]

+Mario Saladino I'm glad!

[@xtrovert5482]

mine too. is it safe to workout with heavy weights??

[@szyszak9424]

@@aruleki and how r u now? did u fix it?

[@shant_mark7]

When I’m doing lateral raises I fell the clicking, it’s scary.

[@ughehehe7856]

Ever since i've been doing basic pushups like 150 a day, i got these dislocations when i raise my arm from 90° to 180° up, it pops out but it doesn't hurt, it just feels weird

[@lillianlasombra]

I'm under 18 and for the last 5 years my left collarbone has been popping in and out of place when I rotate my shoulder. It used to only happen when I wake up but for the past few days it happens every time I rotate my shoulder forward. This really helped ease my concerns

[@nuralom9021]

Hey how your condition right now... Same thing happened with me

[@soceas]

i have the exact same problem for a year now

[@calebmathew3206]

@@soceas Yo bruh is it fine if it pops during basketball or punching

[@natesmith1572]

I have this exact same problem, any updates after a year?

[@calebmathew3206]

@@natesmith1572 yo it's been like a month but constant excessive and sports made the joint more normal honestly. Feel like the lack of exercise and movement there caused it. But that's just my case 😅

[@joecloonan3218]

Thanks David, I needed to hear this

[@katmanduband]

Thanks Dr Geier, I'm an RN , 64 yrs old and I've played guitar since I was 11 . I swim for exercise. I also work on the computer daily so that tends to play havoc with the arthritis I already have in my back and neck. I've been having some bilateral bicep discomfort that just started this summer while swimming. I just figured I was out of shape from not swimming as much during the winter so I kept swimming. Midway thru the summer my collar bone started popping when I was swimming and now when I raise my arm or rotate it and lately when I move my arm at all. Your video helped me identify this as probable sterno-clavicular instablility. I was relieved to know this probably not a big deal as it is not hurting at this time, it's just really annoying. I don't know if my activities are going to make it worse, if I need to rest it for a while, keep doing what I've been doing or if I need to make an appt. with an Ortho doc . Thanks ! Kat

[@anthonygregorio2208]

Thank you for inviting people to share these experiences. I would like to share mine and hope you will take the time to read it. Back in 2008 I fell off a ladder while at work from about 6' off the ground. Just to the left of the ladder on ground level was a square opening in the concrete measuring about 5' X 5' and went about 15' down. This was a pump pit that held all the pumps and motors for the building I was working on. Anyway, after falling off the ladder I fell through this opening, which only had a T grid and plastic fencing covering it at the time. I tore through this fencing and at the last minute I caught myself with outstretched arms. My feet were dangling at this point and I was only held up by my hands and distal forearms. I managed to pull myself up but knew immediately I had done some serious damage because of the intense pain I was in. Long story short (too late I guess): 5 surgeries on the right shoulder and a 3rd one coming on the left. I've had multiple SLAP tears, 2 acromioplasties, biceps tenodesis, decrompressions for bone spurs impinging on my rotator cuff. I am experiencing much more relief despite all these surgeries but there is one thing that still concerns me. My SC joint is very unstable. My last PT noticed this along with a slightly displaced scapula which she thinks was caused by my clavicle being violently pulled and my rhomboid being hyper-extended from the fall. This has also caused my right shoulder to roll forward significantly more than my left. I'm currently doing a home workout program to develop more strength in my upper back muscles to help stabilize my scapula. Now getting back to the SC joint (sorry). I've been noticing that my right clavicle shifts anteriorily when i adduct my arm across my body. Sometimes it will even get stuck and I have trouble lifting things out in front of me until it pops back in place. I mentioned all this to all 3 surgeons who have worked on me but they say there is nothing that can be done about it. My PT says once I have gained enough strength and stability for my shoulder blade that it could resolve this SC joint issue. My question then is is this possible? Or is there a risk of the cartilage holding the joint together completely tearing eventually? Your thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated.

[@mandydobosz6343]

I'm curious. Did you get a reply? You posted this some time ago and there isn't a reply shown. I've just added a comment in hope that a response will follow. BTW your accident was terrifying. Well done for catching something (like a stunt man) otherwise I think you'd be in a considerable more difficult situation.

[@HarshKumar-yw9ui]

My Right Collarbone pops keeps popping out and moving whenever I move my arm. Its uncomfortable but no there is no pain.Its feels very uncomfortable.

[@aldrinjaymadayag6885]

Same bro

[@harrapanman621]

Same bro. How is the situation now?

[@1ctf749]

Same here it’s weird I have had no injuries in that area too just happened randomly one day

[@Nas83383]

@@1ctf749 bro me to wtf is this bullshit

[@shalvaimnadze2561]

Its not uncomfortable for me but I hate this clicking sound. Makes me something is seriously wrong with it and it can go south real quick if i pick up some heavy weights

[@dreamerguy96]

If so much people feel as if it this injury cant be helped isn't this a sign that doctors need to do more research I to this to help create better options for treatment, it's hard to hear a doctor say this isn't going to affect you, when it is in in fact affecting your life a lot.

[@melodyebuskin5490]

Left clavicle dislocation since 2001 from a fall playing volleyball. Occasionally get tightness in the shoulder and discomfort in front of clavicle and sciatica. Stretching exercises on KZbin and yoga makes it better. Occasionally I’ll go to the chiropractor for an adjustment which helps. Mentally keeping my left shoulder relaxed and keeping my posture up helps too. Still, it’s annoyingly uncomfortable at times but livable. Glad to know I’m not alone in this.

[@noahjames_nz]

It’s something I started noticing about a year to a year and a half ago. It pops in and out on my right side, mainly when I do push-ups, my shoulders or simply just push my shoulders downward. Because I row, I asked my coach what it was and he doesn’t know what it is, he’s kinda freaked out about it. My parents don’t know what it is, I didn’t know what it is. It hasn’t been too much of an issue but it does interfere when I workout because of the constant popping back and forth

[@paulc5058]

Cheers for this doc. I've noticed the same issue with the popping for a year or so now with no pain or issues with movement. I've never bothered to look into it until now and this eases my mind a little. It's a weird issue with it happening with both joints for me. Glad to know it's nothing I should really worth with as long as it continues to not limit me in any way.

[@bauti1926]

@paulc5058 how is it now??

[@Lorenz398]

So my experience with this has been pretty weird. One day I was drying myself off with a towel and it just popped out of place but with an uncomfortable cracking or crumbling noise and not a popping one. Immediately went to two doctors who looked at me like I was crazy stating that there is absolutely nothing wrong. A third decided to give me highly potent muscle relaxant which I decided not to take. So I did some testing myself. When I actively try to keep the joint in place while moving my arm the pain is quite more noticeable than leaving it to it’s done devices. This pain shifting to the back of my shoulder / lower shoulder blade while externally rotating my shoulder and lifting it up to the side. This has been around 2 years ago and I only have very mild pain which increases slightly when holding or pushing heavy weights. Pulling has never seemed to be a problem. Due to another injury I’m incapable of training for a while but when I do begin again I will try to stretch and activate my muscles as much as possible outside of the gym and prier to training. I believe that having a big range of motion in the chest, particularly the pecs minor and in the shoulder could have a positive effect on the problem, maybe not solve it but at least could ease the stress on the joint and reduce popping and the long term ramifications of training with this problem.

[@alextaylor3670]

Mine pops forward whenever i move my shoulders backwards. Move my arms upwards, or do large movements like a kayaking motion

[@Haddadin]

Ive dislocated my right SCJ about 8 years ago from a trauma. Its been popping in and out ever since (when I move my arm up or forward). It has never bothered me or caused any pain even when I lift at the gym, but it always caused me to worry that I have to get surgery. The video calmed me down a lot.

[@DrDavidGeier]

+zaid haddadeen I'm glad!

[@ghoulfex7845]

Pops out when I activate Anterior or mid delt/ when I raise my arm overhead such as shoulder press or lateral raises

[@carolineevans9528]

I have bilateral chronic anterior sternoclavicular joint dislocation not caused by trauma. I tried many doctors and ended up at the mayo clinic. In August I had reconstructive surgery on the left sternoclavicular joint and so far I think it was the best decision of my life and plan to have it on the right sternoclavicular joint as soon as possible. My joints dislocate whenever I raise my arms or move my shoulders backwards. It was very painful and I missed being able to do things like washing my hair without my fingers going numb. They say that there is a chance this dislocation will resolve itself over time but I was diagnosed a year ago at 14 and I couldn’t handle dealing with this until my late 20s.... I think that surgery is the best choice for a lot of people, especially if you’re young and it’s starting to greatly affect your life.

[@DrDavidGeier]

Thanks for sharing your experience, Caroline!

[@azr2419]

How is it now ? You did the 2nd surgery ?

[@Roko001]

I have that problem and it hurts a little bit while doing pull ups

[@hudini00]

Yes exactly, have you fixed the problem yet? If yes how?

[@Gearbox243]

I got the same problem i got injured (sprain) in wrestling 3 months ago started doing physical therapy and going to the gym more frequently for a month now but i still get pain from doing pullups. I guess something that might help is doing back exercises with lighter weights then gradually work your way after a month or so and see your pull-up performance if it improved or not. Im in my 3rd week now I’ll update you if i feel any improvements after 2 more weeks

[@azr2419]

@@hudini00 how is it now ?

[@tombob9941]

Mine pops very loudly and worsens when I hold a heavy object

[@spannerclyde6832]

I have weak ligaments in my ankles and I've recently been diagnosed with snapping hip syndrome in both my hips. But tonight I've had this problem, it keeps popping in and out really easily and it's getting really annoying.

[@im_bad_at_names]

Ive had this happen for pretty much as long as i remember. It happens whenever i move my arms back and forth. It just pops in and out. Its not painful and i dont remember an injury causing it

[@victoryvertexuniverse]

Same to me but my left collor bone comes forward still it's popping

[@FredoCorleone]

Same thing here. It get's inflammed if I grind it with front shoulder raises.

[@MrAkhalif]

Most doctors say it isn’t a huge concern. But my issue is over a sustained period of time wouldn’t this cause stress on the joint worsening the problem?. Why can’t the problem be dealt with now to stabilise the joint.

[@flamingo0123]

So I have this issue and it only started to occur after an injury to my shoulder (rotator cuff injury). This popping doesn't always happen, never hurts, but feels really friggen weird. I find stretching out my pectoral muscles helps a bit.

[@spookshow6999]

Yes I’m having a problem now. I was injured from physical abuse. I actually have a chest bone that sticks out from being broken. Mine does pop in and out and it causes shoulder pain from time to time. I’m in pain today. It’s really raining a lot here. I must have arthritis with it. I’m trying to make a doctors appointment right now. As soon as I go to get treatment I will come back and post about the treatment.

[@alexlockett9251]

I have this issue while performing lat pull downs or pull ups. It does pop out of place. I’ll usually have to pop it back into place. It is painful from time to time and is sometime triggered by sleeping on my shoulder as well.

[@asparapiss9846]

Do you know if this has to do with scapular winging

[@honeybunny2800]

My 13yr old daughter is a competitive swimmer. Her primary strokes are fly and free. She’s hypermobile (from me!) and with an increased pool training programme has started to get shoulder pain. With my physio hat on (rather than my mum hat) I had a closer look and she has bilat anterior subluxation of her scj (left worse than right) I’ve got her doing posterior ghj capsular stretches and scapular stabilising exs (PNF and rotator cuff, particularly subscapularis) with great effect. She’s learnt to control the subluxing by being more conscious of her scapular stability when swimming - a few minutes spent in warm up with her Theraband is enough to “switch” these muscles on and she’s back to being pain free with minimal clunking.

[@Zephir62]

Thank you for your insight. Mine subluxates in the posterior direction, so I need to figure out the opposite exercises. But yours seem pretty spot on for someone who suffers from anterior subluxation.

[@SarahPenrose81]

Dr David Geier I was in a terrible car accident in April (it's now October). My clavicle was broken and dislocated at the sc joint. It never healed, and the joint was full of bone fragments. I was doing PT, and it seemed to be getting better, then it would pop (like someone was punching me). This would render my shoulder and arm in pain for days, and leave bruises on my chest. The last time it "popped", it never went back in. My ortho said I had permanent dislocation, as he manipulated it in, and it would just pop back out. A few weeks ago, I had an open reduction. He removed around 2cm of the bone, and smoothed the joint and edges so they wouldn't rub or poke me. No stabilization was introduced. The ortho said it should scar over and essentially function as normal. However, it is now floating, and will forever have a strange feeling. This I can live with I suppose. I am 3 weeks post surgery, and ortho has said I can go with out a sling at home, no lifting pushing or pulling. And I am NOT to raise my arm above my head. I am having terrible pains through my shoulder blade, shoulder, and down to my elbow. These ease a bit with rest. Does this seem normal? My Dr says it'll take 8 weeks to heal, and I should just keep icing it and using ibuprofen. Apparently this is a very rare injury, and I was the first surgery of my type at the hospital! I am to do pendulum swings only. And have an order for PT, to do these exercises. What are your thoughts? I'd be happy to email photos of my xrays, if you'd like to see my Frankenstein clavicle 😂 I have already made xray techs say "oh my gosh... " Its truly a miraculous injury!

[@BunnyAce]

Mine pops out when i'm doing certain movements while laying down on the right side, it doesn't hurt at the SC joint but at the AC joint for some reason (it doesn't seem completely stable there either but it doesn't really "pop out"). the problem is that whether it's related to that or not, my right shoulder always feel like it's "weak", like i cannot do fast movements, and when i did exercises for the rotator cuffs i had sharp pain and i had to stop abruptly, it used to be for the push ups as well but always the right shoulder (i would push after a certain number of reps, sharp pain and i would crumble on the right side without possibility to "fight the pain" because the body would react by itself). I'm not going to lie, this shoulder really bothers me but no doctor ever says anything. I have good mobility, but it's always annoying me...

[@chardude]

I can't feel mind pop put so I'm not sure what does it. All I know is taking a deep breath makes it pop back

[@darshanchoudhary5247]

I have same problem should i do heavy weight in gym

[@Adrian101882]

I fractured my left clavicle nearly four months ago (non-displaced/no surgery needed), and recently began to notice clicking in it roughly two weeks ago or so. Began doing pushups for the first time since the accident at the very beginning of month 3 post-fracture, and now notice clicking even when I'm not working out. Simply sitting at my desk, walking around, or slightly moving around in bed triggers clicking. I don't feel any pain, but the clicking has me consumed with concern for the long term since I've never experienced anything like this before.

[@UncleJakey9]

Injured mine during high school wrestling still bothers me when I weight lift

[@sarikasansarran9207]

I have a dislocated shoulder for 3 years but it's don't affect my ability,,,,but I still scared abt and I need some advise

[@bng0006]

I was always able to pop it in and out it was pretty easy for me all I needed to do was just raise my shoulder up and down but as I got older I'm 21 now and I can still do it but its hard to do now I'm curious why and if it's bad or good

[@ArthursAtman]

Thanks doc. This video addresses my exact problem. Unstable SC that pops, protrudes, with some grinding w/ certain motions. PT helps b/c it's hard to massage it into place myself. Just worried that the instability will hurt something else in my shoulder if I push it. Will update you on month 2 of PT. Cheers!

[@nadeemmalik-bo2xj]

Sir my right collar bone is curve and I feel pain in my shoulders whenever I pick something...please guide me..waiting for your reply..

[@kk3929]

i have the exact same case as the guy mentioned, stopped going to the gym because of it. should i return to the gym and avoid any overhead exercises?

[@TheSirrandal]

I had a bicycle accident landing on my right shoulder and head breaking my C1 (jefferson) and C7 process and was wearing a Cervical collar for three months all the while having pain in my collar bone where it met the CV collar. Three months later I noticed a lump on my collar bone and asked my doctor ( after doing some basic research on the internet and eliminating all but an Anterior dislocation at the SC joint) at the VA and was set up with a PT appointment however I saw several more videos on re-positioning the SC joint by Robert Libbey and have had good luck moving the clavicle back into a semi stable place (after more than six months out of place) I have been working as a stagehand with little restriction or pain. I am looking forward to the PT therapy appointment where hopefully I can learn some exerciser to stabilize the SC joint. p.s. working the shoulder side of the clavicle seems to be critical to successful placement

[@ellamoser6730]

This happens to me, I have had this for almost 3 years, I feel like it has gotten worse. Makes it harder to exercise.

[@Birnie98]

Ella Moser same it’s kinda stresses me out

[@ainsley8144]

Same. Mine is starting to really bother me😞

[@szyszak9424]

@@ainsley8144 did u fix it?

[@lonewalkeryt5840]

@@szyszak9424 can we fix it....how pls tell me 😭

[@szyszak9424]

@@lonewalkeryt5840 add some massage for your subclavius it's the muscle under your collarbone, and start do some upper traps stenghtening by modified shrugs and wall slides for serratus anterior

[@radioruin]

I was an infantryman who wore a plate carrier for 4 years. started to notice my right clavicle would pop when I shrugged my right shoulder. It's never caused me any pain. That was 10 years ago. I'm still a pretty active guy. I climb boulders, I go back packing, I do weight training every other day, and I shoot rifles with that same right shoulder. never had any issues. I even got in a pretty bad car accident 7 years ago where I inverted a steering wheel in my chest. No change in my clavicle. it's just a thing that happens.

[@hop6965]

Thanks for the info, also, cool Sky King profile picture!

[@crystalridenhour]

This sounds like what has happened to me. About a month ago, I did not have a tramic injury, but apparently reached the wrong way. It way a forceful and quick action but there was immediate pain. X-rays showed nothing dislocated or broken when I went to the urgent care. But initially I couldn't move my arm without pain. After a few days in a sling, I had full motion and no pain. But since then when I have moved certain ways reaching, it feels like it "pops" out. It hurts in the moment but I move my arm around somemm more and it "pops" back in and no more pain. This has happened about 4 times now. It does not seem to be a strength issue as I tentatively tried my kettle bell routine without problems. I was glad to find your article and video as I was wondering if this were something I needed to return to the doctor about but it seems extreme measures are unnecessary. Will thus get any better....stop the popping out..over time and with care?

[@joecloonan3218]

Has anyone known anyone with an stable collarbone popping at the front? that didn't opted for surgery and still healed the popping?

[@equipmentsupply6556]

I’m currently going through the popping and yes it’s annoying but not painful. I’m beginning lift weights and working through the clicking. No pain so now that I’ve watched your clip, I’ll push through it Thanks

[@djsUltra]

How did you go? I've gotten this issue when doing shoulder exercises.

[@Togi_fushiguro]

​@@djsUltraSo same happened to mine , my left SC joint pops in and out of place just as told in the above video but it never pains, This happened when I tried to start lifting with a heavyweight of 5kg . I Was so stupid, bcuz at first we should take light weight and i overloaded myself. It's been a year maybe , but no pain. What's ur injury?

[@chelseameli7329]

I Don't exercise or partake in any sports and all of the sudden one day I lifted my arm up and my collar bone popped and I tried with my another arm just to see what would happen and the same thing happened no pain is involved just a little discomfort and of course makes me extreamly paranoid. why is this happening? is this life threatening or dangerous?

[@AadiSZN]

im 18 and my right collar bone does this and it has 0 pain. i have been through this for several years so should i be concerned about this?

[@reneesmart6158]

My 15 year old daughter has an anterior sublaxing SC joint or what you referred to as joint instability. She is a very active teenager, playing volleyball, basketball, softball, etc and it has started to bother her some causing some discomfort. The athletic trainer and her doctor has recommended a ultrasound guided cortisone shot to help with the pain/discomfort she's been having. Have you had any success with cortisone shots for this particular type of issue? In your opinion, do you think physical therapy, or possibly prolotherapy would work better to help correct the problem?

[@georgiayost3196]

I recently separated my shoulder at work (non-traumatic, no fall) and when it happened I felt a pop in my sc joint followed by burning and extreme pain. I was in a immobilizer for 2 weeks. I'm now six weeks out and it pops in and out multiple times a day. When it does go it keeps me from moving my arm properly and I have to throw my shoulder forward to get it back in. There is a audible clunk and it hurts! I've been working with a physio since it happened but I have very hypermobile joints. One practitioner said it was likely ehlers-danlos syndrome. Because of the hypermobility is this just something I'll have to put up with? It wouldn't bother me except for the fairly moderate pain of throwing it back in. When it goes into place sometimes it bring me to my knees. It doesnt hurt while out or after though. I've have three joint reconstructions and I really really don't want another 😬

[@amayawynn1999]

I'm not sure if popping but I jeep hearing bring or popping my calcive and shoulder

[@eymat7526]

what can you say about one collar bone was bigger or popped out and one is not

[@seamarie3111]

Well ... good luck to the person that wrote in. I first noticed my left collar bone popping out when I was in maybe 8? or 9th grade. I didn't play sports, I'd not hurt myself, it's not even my dominant arm ... but there it was! I was told the same, it's nothing to worry about. Some 18-ish years later, it still does it. I rarely even think about it, it's just a funny body quirk. It's interesting to think about sometimes though.

[@georgewashing5944]

How do I fix this every time I raise my hands it pops out and in

[@KD-mo7ic]

Same

[@Nolederan]

I have the exact same problem you discuss in the video! It started when I partially dislocated my shoulder while swimming at the gym. Physical therapy has helped with the shoulder, but not with the popping in and out. I guess if it doesn't bother me I shouldn't worry about it?

[@Gabbygonxo]

my right collar pops in and out when I rotate my arms or raise my arm or even when I play pool. I also feel and hear my bones in the back around my shoulder blade making a sounds like if my bones are tearing. (what can that be exactly?) I went to a doctor and they also had told me I have scoliosis & they are sending me to physical therapy. I just really want the popping and the tearing sound to go away specially since I play pool and figure skate

[@ArayStrak]

My left collarbone was broken when I was born. I've had SC joint instability all my life. It's been getting less painful but more loose over the years.

[@DrDavidGeier]

I’m sure that’s hard for you. Good luck with it!

[@shyamdubal6719]

Right side collar bone can way too much move forward and pops when it moves but no pain And my right side of arm is lose

[@Torashin1]

I've had an unstable joint in both shoulders for as long as I can remember. There's no pain but I do wonder if it has adverse effects on other parts of the shoulder due to abnormal movement patterns.

[@lilyui470]

I have the same worries

[@adisaellis6203]

What if you see a lump and it is mal union

[@milia5309]

I've had this bad for over 3 years now (since 13) and it took me almost 2 years to have doctors stop saying I'm making it up or they don't know what it is. I've had to stop swimming and hockey from discomfort and pain as one pops in and the other out. I've been having physio at a specialist hospital for a year now but if anything my pains increased. I've just accepted this is something I'll have to live with.

[@azr2419]

How is it now ?

[@thaiefahmed9561]

I got pain when I do repeated motion sometimes it dislocates. Please help to stop pain.

[@guts8952]

I have this on my right side and I can pop it back to place when I flex my chest muscle. Can a stronger chest muscle help in long term?

[@therealhollywoodtv]

I have this and thats why im here rn watching this.. when i move my arm it always pops and it feels very uncomfortable.. my right side doesnt do that at all…

[@luisfernandes8830]

Would say that focusing on upper pec strengthening would help with SCJ instability?

[@tonyballan]

Your pecs will be uneven al9ng with every other muscle trust me one little imbalance in your skeletons range of motion will affect the way your muscle contracts making your gains un even I know because I have thisnpr9blem in my collar bone joint

[@GeorgeDrexel]

I flipper over my bike handlebars on a downhill and landed on my left side hard. Now the collar bone is pushed out at the sternum. They told me to keep it in a sling. Is there any point in seeing a chiropractor or try to get it back in alignment with other therapies? Will it have any functional loss if I leave it alone with no therapy at all?

[@eumarise8272]

When I do face pulls at the gym my collar bones click forward and back and it's really irritating

[@hunterginkins316]

Hi, Would love if you commented back, but the other day I was doing a bench press, and then my left arm locked up and felt like it was going to split apart. I immediately stopped, lowered the weight and waited a good 10 minutes before finishing. A day later (at this point in time) my arm gets that feeling if i stretch or move it in certain ways. I don't know what happened, my dad thinks it's a pulled muscle, I don't think it is. I feel more of the pain in my bicep, almost as if it is separating from the bone. Also, my shoulders have always been able to pop as have my clavicles, I simply thought I was double jointed. Please Help.

[@andrewalls7780]

Tbh it's been the most uncomfortable non painful awkward mental situation.... I try to handle it as best I can with RB training creating that internal resistance and contraction with slow controlled motion Strength both horizontal shoulder addiction and abduction (reverse & pec flies) monitoring this through training... hope this helps.... I'm still hoping for more answers to Reversing this.... maybe I need tho Strengthen another attachment and do shrugs hmmmm.... Definitely saving this video to see if someone comes up with one

[@adamburnett4644]

Could this, along with other joint pain in the hands, be an indicator of Rheumatoid Arthritis, especially if the SC Instability began without any trauma?

[@blackfireacid315]

I was in a bike crash 2 years ago i never thought of it but after my arm was healed every time my arm lifts in a way it makes a popping nice I'm not sure what to think about it I dont really know I'm only 16

[@Mu67772]

mine is right collarbone is more visible than left. that is both arms relaxed I don't know if it's normal?

[@darryllpearce2911]

I've been experiencing the pain for a few weeks didn't notice it until the other night when I lifted my right arm and rest my left hand on my chest to stretch and my god did it hurt when I lightly touched it and when I breathe in, i have had a trapped nerve under my right shoulder blade and when I move my arm I feel it and the collar bone bit hurts like hell

[@melvinmerkelhopper5752]

Thanks for the information man. Mine seems to pop back in iwhen I move my shoulder forwards. It seems halfway out of the join otherwise. I have also been having some pain along my neck and shoulders for at least 5 months now that have been going down ever so lsightly with treatment. THe tips of both my shoulders still ache and sometimes I have a tingling sensation from my cheecks down my neck into my shoulders all the way down to my fingers. I do not know what this is and would like some help knowing what is wrong.

[@lightgachnerd291]

Most of the nerves that are supposed to be in room right near and left my doctors can't figure out what's wrong and when I overuse my knee I can't walk on it for a couple of days. could you tell me why it's that way.

[@Fighterpalle]

I have a question! Dr. David, you say it is not a problem if no pain are related, but when you work out with sternoclavicular dislocation, doesn't it mean unbalance and can eventually leads to unbalance muscle building? This is my logical theory. Can you confirm or tell me why it is not a problem if you work out unbalanced?

[@jerryolson4469]

I developed a popping out of my collar none around Christmas of 2019, with no apparent reason or cause, such as a fall or accident, although I DID hit a street sign with my vehicle in early October, but don't recall any aches or pains afterwards. But in observing my came length I use because of my bad right knee, a friend of mine made a comment about it being too short, which instantly triggered a thought in my head that perhaps THAT caused my collarbone to start popping outwards, as the stress that leaning on my came DOES add a bit of discomfort to my collarbone and my theory being that, if nothing else, this improper came length (too short) could possibly cause my popped collarbone to constantly be agitated, thereby never being in a position to heal properly? I am 60 years old, but have a lifetime of exercising, including weight lifting, bodybuilding, karate and judo training , the latter 2 forms of exercising done earlier in life in teens and 20's...so I've pretty much been in touch with my body's muscular structure, aches, pains etc my whole life. Any insight on this would be greatly appreciated! :-)

[@harrapanman621]

I am 21 and I have the same popping out when I raise my hand. It goes back in when I press it. I haven't gone through any major accidents also.

[@shalvaimnadze2561]

​@@harrapanman621 Broo saaame. What exactly is this phenomenon.

[@athieidavid285]

Thanks Dr David for posting this video,it make me relaxed know,because i my self,i dislocated my steronicalvicular sc join two years ago,till know am still feeling it,it pop in and out but no too much pain ,am know for doctor to fixed thanks alot.

[@charliephillips4357]

My right collarbone is raised higher than the left. I had an injury in 2011 that fractured my collarbone, but nothing was ever done due to me not having insurance at that time. It seemed to healed over time, but now it’s starting to hurt. What should I do?

[@mandydobosz6343]

I've had problems for several years with left clavicle. I was landed on by a 13 - 14st man who jumped from a competition size trampoline. He landed on the back of my left shoulder. Now I have, as I've recently realised, a posterior sternoclavicular dislocation. From time to time it moves and pops. I struggle lifting my arm and a deformity at the distal end of the clavicle occurs looking similar to how we shrug our shoulders. I can not bring my arm in line with my ear when it's raised and the thoracic muscles tighten and I find the lumbar region compensates by extending. It's uncomfortable at best. At its worst my left arm has spasms, pain, clicking, popping in the shoulder, elbow with more intense pain in the wrist, thumb and back of my hand. Carrying plates, shopping, lifting pans, washing styling my hair are activities that I struggle with on a regular basis. I've had x-ray and MRI scan but nothing showed up as I now learn the correct angle was not used to identify the dislocation. From time to time it self locates to a normal position but 95% of the time it's dislocated. I would appreciate your guidance in strengthening the group of muscles to encourage it to both migrate home and stay in situ. Thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@DrDavidGeier]

If you are able, join Dr. Geier here on tomorrow's Ask Dr. Geier Live! show at Noon ET, on Dec. 16. He would be happy to discuss this. Also, check out the hundreds of videos here and thousands of articles on his website - drdavidgeier.com - in which he discusses every musculoskeletal injury suffered by athletes and active people. - Dr. David Geier team

[@a7sinatra385]

I’m fairly certain I got mine from an accident that occurred during a fall off of pull-up bars(it’s the farthest back I can remember having any issues), and while it’s generally not hindering my performance, it can get somewhat uncomfortable. I do not know if it is this specific event or if it even came about because of the accident or if it’s a genetic thing, but man… It definitely takes away from having the ability to use my right arm for an extended period of time, to the point that I find myself heavily favoring my left as opposed to my right.

[@bandupbaby]

Have you noticed it causing you to workout chest unevenly when doing calisthenics? Mine isn’t letting me have proper form anymore

[@bacicinvatteneaca]

Mine has been popping out for years and I have a suspicion (given that it attaches to the sternum) that it has to do with my slight scoliosis, rib flare, costochondritis, and tilted sternum... I'm very skinny and I can dee that my ribs are lower on that side in front.

[@matthewfitzgerald1731]

I’ve had shoulder surgery repairing my labrum twice over the past four years. Mine started popping out during physical therapy after the first surgery. I’m currently recovering from the 2nd surgery and and I can still feel it wanting to pop out, but I feel like it’s limiting my movement this time around. Is it a good thing that it’s not wanting to pop out as much? or is it limiting my motion because it’s not popping out?

[@reynaldoramos5312]

Please need a answer the my left collar bone is dislocation a little bit dislocation but no hurting and what a the possible of a therapy or a what doc please answer me

[@Enzo-bx4nz]

My collarbone pops in and out. To be honest I barely thought about it. I thought it's normal for that bone to move and since I'm a little skinny it's more visible. I don't remember having a shoulder injury. I played football back in school. I had a knee injury. I went to the gym for years and it didn't cause any pain or discomfort. Lately, I have been curious to see the name of that bone and that's how I realised it is not normal for it to move. My acromion pops out at the top as well. Although my shoulders pop when I do very specific movements.

[@oisin9528]

ive had this problem for 2 years.

[@provocation18]

I have a anteriour sc joint dislocation for 6 years, i want to know if it is ok to lift heavy weights in the gym?

[@LILFOOT1112]

I was born without my right shoulder socket so I have had multiple surgeries to correct it. Just recently my clavicle has been painful and popping out most times I can get it to pop back in, but lately I can get it to move

[@dchildress17]

My 12 year old daughter has MDS (multi directional instability) in her shoulder. She went to several month of PT for this. Now we are hearing a popping noise from her collarbone. Sounds more like a thud. She is a volleyball player (outside hitter). She doesn’t complain about hurting but I am a little concerned about it for the future. Should we be? is there anything she can do to prevent this from happening?

[@liptoncheetos]

Has anybody found a solution to this? Or is it just an annoyance I have to live with? If I hold mine down while I move my shoulder around it feels normal so maybe if I keep it taped for a while that ligament may tighten back up?

[@arrypot9901]

I dislocated my shoulder about 8 years back and to this day it still gives me problems when I rotate my shoulder I get a grinding feeling in the colar bone near the shoulder realy uncomfortable and sometimes feels like something is going to pop again, even whilst doing pullups have the same problem. Any advice what I could possibly do

[@leeha6906]

I can just pop it out when i lift up my arm its really gross. My brother can pop his hip out and my other brother can pop his arm out

[@rimsejakys5987]

I have almost the same problem, I don't know how it happened as I just woke up and saw it out of place, mine moved forward and it stays in that place, I also do pushups, is there any way to place it back in place without having a surgery? Please respond because I was to a doctor and he said that it can't be never fixed to its place

[@samanthaferez6914]

Question my 5 year old daughter, one of her little bones sticks out more that the other it’s pointier, what should I do ? Please help

[@ainsley8144]

Hi I’ve had this issue for some time now(maybe years not sure) and it has started to become painful, my neck is sore, can’t really train upper body, can’t sleep on that side (also have an ac joint problem)can’t depress and retract with a crazy loud click and pain well you get the picture. I am now considering medical intervention as I can’t seem to make it any better and most of all it hurts and I want that to go away. Great info but what are we supposed to do?

[@kinseyhopper856]

i worked out on thursday, and yesterday and today my left upper arm has been kind of tense and in a subtle pain. everytime i raise my arm, my collarbone pops out in the front and when i put it down it goes back in, and i definitely have weakness i was writing some school work earlier and i found it harder to do so, and now my collarbone feels tight. my anxiety is off the charts abt it and im worries that something is really wrong

[@catchfisheveryday590]

What can the doctors do to my collarbone because I flipped my 4 wheeler

[@airlife2u]

Thank you for your video I've already had surgery in my shoulder still pops what can I do I don't haven't told the doctor yet ...🤔 I'm new here to doctors right now I'm having my staples pulled out getting ready to tell the doctor.😶

[@Glamwithjia]

I had an accident back in 2005 nothing happens to my SC joint or shoulder but after 10 years I have stared noticing pain swelling and bony growth on my SC joint that results in restricted movement... what should I do to resolve this issue ? Should I get the extra bony growth removed through surgery ?

[@Skynet_11]

Dr. do i have to keep the arm still to the bone to heal? I broke my left clavicule 4 weeks ago and i've been using the figure of 8 since. Now i think the bones are on the right position and have no much pain but i still feel them moving. Do i have to really have to keep my arm immobile so the bones can fuse or they will fuse anyway?

[@abdullahkabir5216]

Probably have to keep your arm immobile , thats the best option

[@brandonrandall2595]

my left and right pop out when arm is raise but the right don't hurt. the left side will swell up and my whole left shoulder hurts.when I sneeze my left arm hurts for a min then it tingle and goes away.the specialist I seen said I just have loose joints and it will get better with age.Do u think i need to send another specialist for a second opinion.

[@cryptoliam1284]

My doctor told me I had displaced my acromion and I hear my collarbone cracking all the time and especially when I do dumbbell flies on the side affected. On my left side it has raised my shoulder by about half an inch compared to my non-affected shoulder. I kinda want the surgery because it looks weird, but he says I could be at a higher risk of re-injuring myself if I do the procedure. I also feel pressure on my shoulder when I do lat pull-downs. I think it is in bad enough condition to be left in this position, but apparently the doctor thinks he knows best.

[@christiantrefz3519]

I've had my sterno claviculer joint injury for 2 years and I've been working out on it pretty consistently and sometimes it pops in and out when I lift too much.. I feel like I should be worried cuz it kinda hurts sometimes and my shoulder clicks too when I raise my hands above my head and put them down and I was wondering if they could be related and also if I should be worried

[@azr2419]

How is it now ?