Shoulder and Sternum Pain

[Jsc]

Hi Mark,

I have had shoulder pain in the past when attempting overhead press, even with 2 kg dumbbells. They would just click at first then develop into a painful click. This sometimes happened during my bench press and when I lifted my shoulders above my head, but usually were not painful. When I found your instructions on the app I followed them but still found my shoulders clicking when using a 5 lb barbell. I made sure that I shrugged at the top and tried to keep my shoulders narrow. Mostly the clicks were not painful. Should I be concerned?

Also after benching pressing and especially after dips I feel sternum pain the next day. Not sure if this is related. The pain can only really be felt if I take a deep breath or stretch.

Thanks in advance.

Jsc.

[Mark Rippetoe]

Sounds like something is wrong.

[Jsc]

Thanks Mark. Do you suggest seeing a physio or have you seen a similar problem like this that has been easily fixed at home?

[Mark Rippetoe]

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[amr388]

Jsc, you might have costochondritis. Its a fairly common thing that people who lift weights have. I'd avoid the dips for a while and see if it calms down but continue to press and bench (shoulders permitting). As for the shoulders, I'd do what Rip said.