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Shoulder Pain: The Winging Scapula
Winging scapula (shoulder blades) refers to the scapula lifting away from the rib cage with certain arm movements. It indicates a weakness of serratus anterior, lower trapezius and rhomboid muscles.
It is very common to see winging scapulas in patients with shoulder complaints such as impingement and thoracic pain; and therefore treatment regimes ought to consider correcting the winging.
Below are some useful exercises to strengthen the muscles mentioned.
Serratus Anterior Activation
Push Up Plus - Serratus Anterior Exercise for Winged Scapula