That's great advice...

I started lifting weights because of problems a doctor diagnosed with my left shoulder 4 years ago. It was sugested that I start lifting light weights to increase the strength in my left shoulder & bicep but never to lift the weights higher than equal to my shoulder. I followed that for a while but felt the need to move forward.

I have no problems now with a flat bench press but an incline press (or lifting any weights above my head or shoulders) makes both of what might be going on in my shoulders grind and pop...usually feeling like they are missing a few gears. The back left shoulder blade also seems to pop in and out of place.

With no answers coming from the doctors, I've continued on with what I am not supposed to do with considerable increases in strengh and size but have been just waiting for the house of cards to fall.

In the meantime, my shoulder discomfort has been much less painful since lifting weights and I even find that the pain increases if I am away from the gym for any extended period.

I've got an appointment with my doctor for a check-up in January. I'll be sure to ask for a sports specific specialist.

Thanks