Bicep Problems: Symptoms

SLAP lesion

Typical symptoms include pain at the top of the shoulder, especially with overhead activities. Sometimes a clicking sound may be heard with movement of the shoulder. People with SLAP tears also experience pain with specific activities, such as lowering into a bench press or throwing.

Biceps tendonitis

The most evident symptom is pain. Pain is often felt at the front of the shoulder. This is frequently worse when you try lifting weights in front of your body or when lifting something overhead.

Biceps tendon rupture

When LHB ruptures without a rotator cuff tear, pain is normally felt straight away and the patient may have heard a popping sound. Bruising will be seen on the bicep soon after the injury and the muscle will bunch up, giving a ‘Popeye-like’ shape to the muscle form.