Elbow dislocation occurs when the forearm bone or ulna dislocates backward out of the joint, causing immediate pain and loss of range of motion. Pain was intermittent and was activity related. Repeat the exercise 3 to 5 times, 2 to 3 times a day. Cause for concern may arise if the cracking and popping is accompanied by swelling and persistent pain and you should book an appointment with a sports medicine doctor. I've played softball (pitcher) middle school, high school, and college. Snapping, cracking or popping doesn't sound good, but in most cases, it's not harmful. Elbow Injuries. this has been happening for almost 2 years now and its not hindering my progress. Warming up and stretching may help if your elbow pops during push-ups. The left elbow locked intermittently on movement, with self manoeuvres of the patient unlocking it. I'm used to the pain so it doesn't even bother me anymore. Bend your elbow, bringing your curled fist up toward your shoulder. Elbow Locking is a mechanical problem where loose bodies (fragments of bone or cartilage) move around inside the elbow joint and get caught between the moving parts. With cracking and popping of the elbow there is usually no need for concern and it often resolves itself or you get used to the elbow popping and elbow cracking noises! A 45 year old, right handed bank clerk presented with pain and intermittent locking of the left elbow of 12 months' duration. The joint is often painful after locking has happened. Continued Elbow Arthritis Diagnosis. For about a year my right elbow started to lock in place and it hurt if I tried to unlock it, and when i did it made a popping cracking sound, now my left and right arm are doing it, I play golf once in a blue moon but I dont think that it would cause it , i dont know whats wrong with my elbow but i dont want it to turn into arthitis Thank Similarly, elbow injuries such as a broken elbow, dislocation, fracture or elbow bursitis are caused by severe impact from falling. If my arm is it bent position and I want to straighten it, my elbow locks and then makes a cracking noise, and I do feel a little discomfort after it happens. For some reason, randomly throughout the day, my elbow locks up and cracks when i force it to move again. Return to your starting position. Elbow locking and cracking? Elbow locks up and forcing it straight results in an extremely loud pop. 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