What did I ever do to you, shoulder?

[cloudscudding]

It happened again. In Tuesday's "boxing/full-contact fighting" class, I did what I will call throwing my shoulder out, because I've got no idea what it actually is. Twice. This time, I felt/heard things grating in my shoulder. I know what caused it--when I throw my hooks, I wasn't picking a good stopping point to "snap the punch" by tensing my

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[birdfigment]

What you describe sounds like hyperextension. At least, that's what the doctors called it when I did it to my knee in Tae Kwon Do. It's bad for flexibility. Probably bad for other things, too.

[cloudscudding]

How is it bad for flexibility? Does it just tighten the muscles up when it heals? What did the doctors tell you to do?

[devilstears]

I would see a doctor, if you've got insurance for it. Sometimes, they can give you exercises that will help balance it. From doing the exercises for my left shoulder on both arms, my right arm/shoulder has also become a lot better--stronger, more stable, and better form. I have "sloppy" shoulders (actually a technical term!), and they gave me exercises for my stabilizing muscles to help my joints in particular.

[cloudscudding]

You mean see a doctor immediately? I was planning on mentioning it whenever I have my annual exam--sooner if it has a problem again.