Medically reviewed by Katrina Carter, DPT Key Takeaways Shoulder blade pain can be caused by muscle strain, rotator cuff tears, or joint conditions like osteoarthritis.Symptoms of shoulder blade pain ...

One of the most important things I do while assessing patients with musculoskeletal pain is determining their exact location of symptoms. While this seems like a simple inquiry, it requires several ...

This week we are going to discuss a muscular problem of the shoulder blade which is quite problematic in some patients and can be seriously disabling in others—the levator scapulae syndrome. The ...

The prevalence of shoulder pain tends to increase and become more severe as we age - especially for folks in their 50’s and beyond. When people complain of shoulder pain - it can manifest in a lot of ...

Whether it’s a dull ache or sharp spasm, pain between the shoulder blades can be caused by a variety of things. It can be due to bad posture while staring at a computer screen all day, an exercise ...

(CNN) — When your shoulders ache or feel stiff, your first instinct might be to stretch or massage them. But the real culprit behind most shoulder problems isn’t surface-level tension — it’s more ...

A shoulder fracture is a broken bone in the shoulder. These fractures typically occur after a fall or high impact collision. In most cases, surgery is not necessary to treat a shoulder fracture. The ...

Like the obliques and inner thighs, the scapulae remind us that strength isn’t just about surface-level muscles — it’s about deeper systems of control and support. Training these overlooked muscles ...

Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back ...