@drjoedamiani: Fix shoulder blade or arm pain! If you saw yesterday's video, you know shoulder blade and arm pain can come from tight scalenes, irritation in the neck, or nerve compression farther down the chain. This exercise helps address all 3 by improving posture, shoulder mechanics, and deep neck control. 💡 What’s happening? One of the biggest contributors to shoulder and arm pain is collapsing posture. When the head drifts forward and the shoulders round, it increases stress on the neck, nerves, and shoulder girdle. 🔥 Why this matters The muscles between the shoulder blades, the back of the shoulders, and the deep neck flexors all work together to keep you upright. If they’re weak, the neck collapses forward and symptoms often travel into the shoulder blade or arm. 🛠️ Shoulder + neck stability exercise 1.) Pull the band apart With elbows bent to 90°, pull the band apart like a reverse pec deck movement. 2.) Squeeze the shoulder blades As your arms move back, activate the muscles between the shoulder blades and the back of the shoulders. 3.) Keep pressure on the band As the band presses into your head, maintain a chin tuck and upright posture to activate the deep neck flexors. This exercise strengthens the muscles that keep your neck and shoulders aligned, helping reduce the postures and compensations that contribute to shoulder blade and arm pain. #neckpain #shoulderpain #shoulderbladepain #posture #mobility

Dr. Joe Damiani, DPT

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