AC joint discomfort

Dear Doctors,

Thanks for having this forum! It’s really hard (if at all possible) to find such quality advice, especially online.
I have been having discomfort (not really a pain) around my right AC joint for the last month or so. Never paid attention to it until comparing right and left shoulder bone structures and the right one has a ~0.5cm bone thing around the AC joint. Is it common to have asymmetric shoulder bones or is it maybe inflated? I can move my arm freely, but there is an unpleasant sensation when pressing the should down with elbow tucked to the body. I will get my bench/press form checked, but should I see a doctor?

Thanks,
Vahan

Seeing a doctor is entirely up to you.

However, it’s more likely that you had this asymmetry all along, and are just now noticing it since you’re having discomfort in the area. You might have a mild AC joint sprain, arthritis, or something else entirely. As you mentioned, I would get your bench and press form checked, and as described in our pain/injury podcasts (check our YouTube channel), find a weight/ROM/lift that you can use without pain. I’ve rehabbed a few folks’ AC joint issues with pin presses, for example.

Thank you Austin! I probably had it all along and I don’t have any issues when lifting, only after when everything hurts anyway. But yeah I recorded the press and will post on the SS forum, bench is next. Thanks again. Also, I watched pretty much all Barbelmedicine podcasts =) you guys are great!