At Nashville Physical Therapy & Performance, we help active adults understand what their body is trying to tell them, treat the cause of clicking or pain—and guide them back to the activities they love. Here’s how we approach clicking shoulders:

The shoulder is a complex joint. It’s designed for mobility—reaching, lifting, throwing, twisting—but that mobility depends on a balance of strength, flexibility, and coordination between many muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Yes, short-term rest can help calm inflammation, but extended rest or avoiding movement can backfire.