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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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Recently I noticed one side of my shoulder blade is pushed up. What to do?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 20 years old. I have been playing rugby league for 13 years now. I have not broken anything, but I dislocated my elbow three years ago, and I recently noticed my shoulder blade is pushed up. I can feel it is positioned high and clearly noticeable by viewing and comparing it to t...  Read Full »


Dr. Berry Chirag Ashok

Answer: 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. This is quite possible in contact sports with recurrent stretch as you tilt your head the other way, an...  Read Full »

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