Why Do My Shoulder Joints Crack Loudly Whenever I Lift My Arms?

Why Do My Shoulder Joints Crack Loudly Whenever I Lift My Arms?

1. Introduction Loud cracking in the shoulder joints during arm elevation is a biomechanical phenomenon known clinically as crepitus. This sound typically results from harmless gas bubbles releasing within the synovial fluid or from tough tendons snapping over underlying bony prominences as the joint moves through its extensive range of motion. The shoulder is the … Read more