08/02/2023
What you see here is an example of scapular winging. Winging is where the shoulder blade tends to protrude outward away from the thorax. This position is often associated with scapular dyskinesis or abnormal motion of the scapula when performing tasks with the involved arm. It is often attributed to overuse and results in painful trigger points/dysfunction around the shoulder, neck, and shoulder blade. Dry needling with electrical nerve stimulation is a great way to help manage pain and dysfunction while of course working on strengthening the muscles around the shoulder blade to correct the dysfunction. This issue is often seen in individuals with poor posture, overhead athletes, and those with jobs that require frequent repetitive lifting or use of the arm.
If you have been dealing with any sort of shoulder injury or pain feel free to reach out to me to discuss ways in which physical therapy can help you.