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Medical Conditions - Snapping Scapula Syndrome

Overuse of the arm or poor posture often results in snapping scapula syndrome. The other causes include sports injury or vigorous exercising. It presents as pain in the shoulders. Treatment includes painkillers and physiotherapy for better functioning.

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Why is my one side shoulder blade positioned high with evident tendon popping?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From what I understand, it seems that you may be having a winging scapula. The cause of winging is a weakness in your serratus anterior muscle due to nerve injury.

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