Winging Scapula and atrophied muscles?!
Question:
Winging Scapula and atrophied muscles?
I had surgery for frozen shoulder Jan 2 2007! Just noticed a couple months ago that I have winging scapula! Have a great deal of pain with scapula! Anyone no what will ease up the pain? Iam doing Pt once a week for soft tissue release! Wondereing to if Pt will solve the problem?? Can the scapula be frozen too?? Thanks, Mary
Answers:
Contrary to what the previous post wrote frozen shoulder is NOT an outdated diagnosis. The cause of Adhesive capsulitis (the medical term for frozen shoulder) is hotly debated in the medical community but that does not change the fact that you are experiencing pain in your scapula. I am familiar with the book noted (its a good book) but it only presents their theory. The winging scap is from weakness in your serratus anterior muscle. PT can solve the problem but the PT has to work on strengthening your scapular muscles to completely solve the problem. The scapula can become hypomobile (decreased mobility) due to lack of motion and thus needs to be mobilized in addition to the glenohumeral joint (shoulder joint). I would recommend you write down all the symptoms you are feeling and all the questions you wrote in this post and sit down with your PT before your next treatment and discuss these issues/concerns with him/her. If the PT seems to not be concerned with your concerns then find another PT