Scapulothoracic Creptius, aka Snapping Scapula Snapping Scapula syndrome is a snapping, grinding, or popping sensation or sound with scapulothoracic movement. Although pain with shoulder movement is usually present, some may have no pain. It is also sometimes referred to as scapulothoracic bursitis, scapulothoracic crepitus, superior scapula syndrome, scapulocostal syndrome, retroscapular creaking, washboard syndrome, rolling scapula, … Read more
Pain between the shoulder blades is a common complaint and is quite frequently brought on by trigger points in the rhomboid muscles. Don’t worry, though, these hard to reach muscles can be treated by yourself at home and you can ditch that pain in the upper back quickly. Before you read on about trigger points … Read more
Trigger points in the infraspinatus are common and can cause pain deep in the shoulder, along the arm, and between the shoulder blades. It could even be mistaken for biceps tendinitis. You can easily treat this pesky muscle yourself at home b following the information and guidelines in this article. The infraspinatus, and important part … Read more
The scalene muscles of the neck are quite complex and can be a huge source of pain from myofascial trigger points. You may want to find out more about the scalenes before you read on about scalene pain syndromes. Scalene Trigger Point and Pain Causes As stated in the article linked above, since the scalenes … Read more
The trapezius muscles are the large muscles you can see on each side of your neck. However, this back muscle extends all the way from the base of the skull to the base of the spine and is involved in all movements of the shoulder. Although the trapezius is a very strong muscle, quite capable … Read more