13 Jan Are you unable to raise your arm up because of your shoulder pain 

Does your shoulder feel stiff 
Does one of your shoulders feel weaker than the other 

If you have answered yes  to any of the above statements, you may have shoulder blade movement dysfunction in your shoulders!  Shoulder blade movement dysfunction leads to poor control and quality of movement in the shoulder joint resulting in shoulder pain, loss in shoulder movement and weakness due to poor control and activation of the shoulder muscles.

The correct movement of the shoulder blade is vital for the functioning of the shoulder joint. When we raise our arm up, ideally the shoulder blade must rotate upwards with good control to allow the shoulder joint to move through the full 170-180 degrees of movement. And when we lower our arm back down to our side, the shoulder blade must rotate downwards with good control to allow the shoulder joint to move smoothly through the full range of movement.

If there is a limitation in movement or poor control of the shoulder blade, other muscles can compensate leading to increase in Shoulder pain and muscles tightness.  Shoulder blade movement dysfunction can cause narrowing of the space between the collar bone and shoulder pain which pinches the shoulder tendons leading to irritation and inflammation of the tendons and bursa. Resulting in sharp shooting pain in the shoulder as you raise your arm up to about 90 degrees, weakness and loss of movement In the shoulder.

The key  to overcoming shoulder pain caused by shoulder blade movement dysfunction is correct rehabilitation of the shoulder blade position and control through the full range of shoulder movement! 

So if you experience shoulder pain and have been getting poor outcomes with treatment you need to have your shoulder blades checked out! 
Here at My Favourite Physio, our Expert Physiotherapists will run through a detailed examination of your shoulder joint to give you the correct diagnosis and treatment to help you overcome your shoulder pain! Ring My Favourite Physio on (02) 9790 4233 to make an appointment with one of our Expert Physiotherapists today!