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 ...

Medically reviewed by Oluseun Olufade, MD Shoulder blade pain is commonly caused by a muscle strain but can also arise from rotator cuff tears, joint conditions like osteoarthritis, and acute shoulder ...

It may affect one of three major nerves in the shoulder: the dorsal scapular nerve, which controls the rhomboid muscles the spinal accessory nerve, which controls the trapezius muscle the long ...

Unlike the hip, which has a deep ball-and-socket structure for support, the shoulder’s shallow socket depends on a network of muscles, tendons and ligaments for stability. The scapula (shoulder ...

Background: It is important to deal with the scapula when developing rehabilitation strategies for the shoulder complex. This requires clinical measurement tools that are readily available and easy to ...

Objectives The purpose of this study was to describe variables regarding scapular position, muscle strength and flexibility in young elite tennis players. Methods Thirty-five adolescent Swedish elite ...