Massage Treatment for Winged Scapula

In this tutorial NAT massage instructor Maureen Abson provides an overview of the condition commonly known as winged scapula; its varying forms; massage contraindications; and step by step massage treatment protocols that can be especially helpful in certain cases (described).

Winged Scapula is a problem that affects a small, but wide-ranging, part of the population

The scapula, or shoulder blade, is the largest bone of the shoulder and has 17 different muscles attached to it.

These muscles both stabilize the arm and allow it to move. The muscles move together like a well-oiled machine but when things go wrong it can be difficult to address and can lead to the scapula “winging".

This is where the shoulder blade sticks out on the back, rather than lying flat against the back of the chest wall.

This gives the scapula a wing-like appearance, hence its name.

Some mild cases may produce no symptoms— there will be no loss of power or control and no pain.

More severe cases may be very painful and there can be significant loss of movement and control over the shoulder.

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