Question 1

how can an elevated shoulder scapular be treated ?

Accepted Answer

Not good sign?: Elevated scapula is not could sign, mainly nerve problems, muscular problems, check out and the treatment will depend on the cause.

Question 2

how to fix scapular winging. happened after physical injury to my right shoulder. can exercise fix it or i need medical attention!

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You need medical: Attention.  Winged scapula is usually caused by nerve injury, so i don't know how much it is related to your shoulder injury.

Question 3

diagnosed with scapular dyskenisis, got through pt, but my shoulder pain never went away and is getting worse. what can i do to help this?

Accepted Answer

Scapular Dyskinesis: can be caused or complicated by an internal injury to the shoulder (such as rotator cuff or labral tear or AC joint separation). While physical therapy is an integral part of treatment, there may also be an underlying shoulder injury which needs to be addressed. An MRI would be useful to see whether you have an internal injury causing your dyskinesis and increasing pain.

Question 4

will the following imaging study show scapular bursitis:  xray shoulder rt 3 views complete - axillary, ap, and true ap views?

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No: Plain xrays will not show soft tissue problems like bursitis. Usually a physical exam is all that's needed to make the diagnosis. Occasionally MRI is needed.

Question 5

pain in scapular / shoulder blade area. since last friday - possibly from being back at my work desk for a week +. stretching and muscle relaxers not working. feels like it is not subsiding?

Accepted Answer

Posture: Sounds like a scalpulo-thoracic problem caused by posture. Try sitting in a chair with feet elevated about 8 inches from a floor, resting on a block. Lumbar spine supported with bolster so that your back is straight, not slouched or curved forward ‘over’ a desk. raising the desk or lowering the chair can help this. Do shoulder blade pinches, hold for 6 seconds, relax for 6, 6 times &amp; repeat 6 x da

Question 6

i've undergone a month of pt per my dr. for scapular dyskinesis but my shoulder's still sore & unaligned. why hasn't it gotten better? what's next?

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Swim: If and when you are able, swimming is very good for many musculoskeletal misalignments. Muscles have memory and it takes consistent effort to change their positioning.

Question 7

shoulder pain x4h, dropped ~1 inch lower than than other side, mobility/function limited, mild scapular pain. cannot lift arm over head. thoughts?

Accepted Answer

Shoulderpain: Tough to say without examining you.  Your symptoms sound as if you at least strained one of your ligaments in your shoulder, with a possible co-existing Muscle strain of your scapula. See your doctor for an evaluation and proper diagnosis to assure you get the best advice and treatment.  Best wishes.

Question 8

will complete shoulder xray show scapular bursitis? or is mri better for that?

Accepted Answer

Mri: can not see bursa on xray exam

Question 9

i have discomfort started on the left side of my rib cage & now i have it on the left chest  under breast, the left back around scapular & shoulder?

Accepted Answer

Pain: You may have shingles with pain as a precursor before the rash.

Question 10

right chest pain when neck is flex or right shoulder shrug. also felt left side chest a few times,right scapular and occasional gas sound in chest 1wk?

Accepted Answer

Likely not cardiac: It is most likely due to reflux or you may have hiatal hernia.

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How can an elevated shoulder scapular be treated

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How can an elevated shoulder scapular be treated ?

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How to fix scapular winging. happened after physical injury to my right shoulder. can exercise fix it or i need medical attention!

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Diagnosed with scapular dyskenisis, got through pt, but my shoulder pain never went away and is getting worse. what can i do to help this?

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Will the following imaging study show scapular bursitis: xray shoulder rt 3 views complete - axillary, ap, and true ap views?

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Pain in scapular / shoulder blade area. since last friday - possibly from being back at my work desk for a week +. stretching and muscle relaxers not working. feels like it is not subsiding?

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I've undergone a month of pt per my dr. for scapular dyskinesis but my shoulder's still sore & unaligned. why hasn't it gotten better? what's next?

A member asked:

Shoulder pain x4h, dropped ~1 inch lower than than other side, mobility/function limited, mild scapular pain. cannot lift arm over head. thoughts?

A member asked:

Will complete shoulder xray show scapular bursitis? or is mri better for that?

A member asked:

I have discomfort started on the left side of my rib cage & now i have it on the left chest under breast, the left back around scapular & shoulder?

A member asked:

Right chest pain when neck is flex or right shoulder shrug. also felt left side chest a few times,right scapular and occasional gas sound in chest 1wk?

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