@drjoedamiani: Shoulder blade pain that feels like tightness? It might be WEAKNESS. If your shoulder blade feels tight or in spasm, it’s often more than tight muscles—it’s a lack of control and strength. 💡 What’s happening? The muscles that connect your shoulder blade to your spine help control movement. When they’re weak, your body loses control. That can feel like tightness or irritation. 🔥 Why this matters If you can’t control your shoulder blade, other muscles overwork to compensate. That’s what leads to pain and that “stuck” feeling. 🛠️ Exercise to build control + strength 1️⃣ Retract + shrug + depress Pull your shoulder blades together, then shrug up, then pull them down. This hits multiple muscles that support the shoulder blade. 2️⃣ Lower hand position Drop your hands lower and repeat the same movement to target the muscles slightly differently. 3️⃣ Overhead variation Bring the band above eye level and repeat the movement. This challenges the shoulder blade in a different position. Improving strength and control here helps reduce compensation and relieve shoulder blade pain. Give it a try! #shoulderpain #shoulderbladepain #mobility #physicaltherapy #posture

Dr. Joe Damiani, DPT

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