@shoulder.comeback: 🔥 Pain Between Shoulder Blades? Don’t Stretch It—Fix It 🔥 That nagging, knotted-up tension between your shoulder blades? It’s not just a tight muscle—it’s a sign something else isn’t moving right. ❌ The Real Problem: Neck Referral – Compressed nerves in the lower neck often refer pain straight to the mid-back. Stretching the back doesn’t touch the real issue. Stiff Thoracic Spine – If the upper back doesn’t rotate well, the mid-back overworks to compensate. Poor Scapular Movement – Without proper upward rotation, the muscles between your shoulder blades carry the load—and stay locked up. 🔥 Why It Matters: 🧠 Reduces Referred Tension – Take pressure off irritated cervical nerves 🔁 Restores Thoracic Mobility – So the scapula can move freely 💪 Improves Scapular Control – Less overload, more support 🛠️ How to Fix It: 🔹 Chin Tuck + Extension – Rebuilds neck control and decompresses nerve tension 🔸 Wall Open Book – Improves thoracic rotation without dumping into your low back 🟢 Half-Kneeling Banded Wall Slides – Trains scapular upward rotation and end-range control Coaching Tips: ✔️ Tuck the chin—don’t just drop the head back ✔️ Ribs down during thoracic rotation ✔️ Reach up with the shoulder blade, not just the hand 💡 That mid-back tension is a symptom—fix the movement patterns behind it and the pain stops coming back. 👉 DM me “pain” and I’ll send you a free shoulder pain fix demo! #midbackpain #shoulderpain #scapularpain #neckpainrelief #comebackperformance #fixshoulderpain #scapcontrol #thoracicmobility #posturefix #shoulderrehab #movebetterfeelbetter #mobilitydrills

Joey Seyforth DPT, ATC, CSCS

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Friday 14 November 2025 12:05:18 GMT