Why are you giving me Shoulder Blade exercises if I have Shoulder pain?
shoulder pain exerciseHave you been to PT for shoulder pain? Have you been given shoulder blade strengthening exercises plus actual shoulder exercises?
Here is a picture of an actual shoulder (ball and socket) exercise: 
Here a picture of a shoulder blade (scapula) exercise:
one arm wall push up
If I were a patient, I'd be thinking, "those therapists sure are giving me a lot of exercises." The truth is, the shoulder blade has to elevate and rotate up for your arm to reach all the way up overhead.
scapular elevation and upward rotation
shoulder impingement
So, in fact to really get better from shoulder pain a person needs BOTH shoulder and shoulder blade exercises.
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