Medial Scapula Pain Relieving Exercises | Tim Keeley | Physio REHAB

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  • čas přidán 29. 06. 2024
  • #neckpain #scapula #scapulapain
    Pain between the shoulder blade and the spine is pretty common these days, and one that a lot of people need treatment from the Physio for. This region of pain we call 'medial scapula pain' as it's located on the medial side of the scapula between the scapula and the spine. Very common to be originating from the neck, so make sure you're seeing someone and having the neck assessed.
    If the pain is there long enough or manual treatment isn't working - we use exercises to help alleviate the pain and increase the tone of the muscles. Pain in this region can set up a satellite type problem of it's own leading to a second issue of pain inhibition, postural problems and weakness.
    Remember with all these you are after PAIN RELIEF and muscle activation, NOT muscle strengthening or bulk building.
    1️⃣ 1 Arm Scapula Row - Standing - band
    2️⃣ 1 Arm Skydive - Isometric Holds
    3️⃣ 1 Arm Scapula Press - Standing
    4️⃣ Neck Retraction - Standing Ball Isometrics
    5️⃣ Neck Retraction - Prone Isometric Holds
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Komentáře • 124

  • @jasonrobertdelisle
    @jasonrobertdelisle Před 2 lety +47

    Omg! You have no idea how long I have been suffering from my neck and shoulder pain and how many doctors dismissed it as "getting old" or "sleeping wrong". I did one of your exercises and saw immediate results. Thank you!

    • @physiorehab
      @physiorehab  Před 2 lety +3

      Awesome! Glad it helped your neck

    • @gerardduffy8778
      @gerardduffy8778 Před rokem +3

      @@physiorehab Here's hoping you can help mine now bro.. Watched one to massage under the ribs at that has some sort of pain relief.. Here's me thinking I slept wrong too!!! Appreciate it pal thanks

    • @AnywhereChrista
      @AnywhereChrista Před rokem +1

      You may want to get an MRI! Turns out I had a herniated disc

  • @katiesers6007
    @katiesers6007 Před rokem +5

    Ordering a band now, I cannot take the pain anymore. I’ve tried a new bed, pillows, percussion massager, tens unit, heating bad, creams….. nothing takes the pain away.

  • @colinmorrison7203
    @colinmorrison7203 Před rokem +3

    Outstanding. You've described what I'm going through quite well and given me some targeted movements to work on it. Thank you thank you.

  • @naomibennett2000
    @naomibennett2000 Před rokem +1

    This was explained so well. Thank you so much.

  • @richisgamin
    @richisgamin Před měsícem +1

    bro you dont even understand i been going through it and i did the first exercise and immediately i felt some of that pain relieve thank you so much honestly

  • @mariacarrillo6249
    @mariacarrillo6249 Před rokem +6

    Great video! Your rehab techniques have helped my med glutes, and knees to get better. I am now here to get my scapula/neck pain fix 😊. Appreciate this information so much!

  • @raylenihan6158
    @raylenihan6158 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Glad I found this. At 78, if I want to continue my athletic life, I need to both prevent and treat injuries. This guy knows his stuff.

  • @sala6961
    @sala6961 Před rokem

    youre the man! thanks heaps, will give these a go, love how clear and simple you've explained this, thankyou from new zealand

  • @srefihp
    @srefihp Před rokem +1

    This makes a lot of sense. I will try it today. Thank you so much!

  • @KianKhiaban
    @KianKhiaban Před rokem +1

    This helped a lot thank you!

  • @niccibull
    @niccibull Před rokem +3

    These have helped so much with pain I have been having for 2 months, these exercised have helped relieve pain straight away ! Such good explanation too, thank you so much

  • @Tahkoon
    @Tahkoon Před 9 měsíci +1

    I've been dealing with this for so long and this and one other video are the only ones to help my issue. I have this, I have to work on my shoulder ball, and an impinged shoulder. All fairly related but it's scary because no one talks about the specifics like this. No one gets all the unique different combinations and different things that can happen. The first time in two and a half going on three years that I have found something that actually immediately started working. It has been scary and I have not been able to do the things with my kids or in general that I need to do so this is a big deal for me. Thank you so much I can't even describe it in words

    • @physiorehab
      @physiorehab  Před 7 měsíci

      Glad you found it and I hope it comes right

  • @KarimDK81
    @KarimDK81 Před 2 lety +1

    you are awesome thank you 🙏🏽

  • @johnsmith2221
    @johnsmith2221 Před rokem +1

    Man this channel should have way more subscribers.

  • @philgoogle1535
    @philgoogle1535 Před měsícem +1

    I have cervical radiculopathy which flared up a few days ago. The pain also involves the medial scapula area. After watching your video and just a few reps, I'm feeling better. Will keep going with this and your cervical neck pain relief exercises so I can get some sleep! Thank you Tim.

  • @wallaceling6140
    @wallaceling6140 Před 2 lety +1

    Very informative!

  • @alexsandroa7635
    @alexsandroa7635 Před 2 lety +3

    Estou no Brasil.
    A dois meses que faço exercícios.seu .estou curado.
    Gratidão 🙏

  • @andrewliamdesigndevelopment
    @andrewliamdesigndevelopment Před 11 měsíci +3

    After a few sets of each, I feel a little bit of relief. Thank you! I’ll start doing these daily.

  • @mariacarrillo6249
    @mariacarrillo6249 Před 2 lety +3

    The arm skydive move is a game changer! I had a hard time feeling my triceps contracting and doing this exercise my triceps are on fire! I like it so much that I have added some weight to it now. Thank you!

  • @SYVGranny
    @SYVGranny Před rokem +2

    I cannot express my appreciation adequately. After 2 horrible weeks of trying to deal with my rhomboid pain by using PT exercises and stretches (which only seemed to make things worse), I finally found your video, followed your instructions, and in TWO DAYS I finally have some relief. This is ridiculously wonderful!!! THANK YOU!!!

  • @vijaygambhir6092
    @vijaygambhir6092 Před rokem +1

    Thanks

  • @MinecraftGamer329
    @MinecraftGamer329 Před 2 lety +6

    Incredible Video! I've been struggling with this exact spot for 2 years now. I've been neglecting this pain. It came from over training and heavy bench. People like you are a god send. Thank you!

  • @patblack2291
    @patblack2291 Před 2 lety +4

    Thank you Tim. This issue just started for me in the last two days. Now I have some rehab exercises to explore.

  • @jirisilhan3094
    @jirisilhan3094 Před 2 lety +2

    My favourite variation of the first exercise is to stand feet right next to hayrack extended arms and do the same movement as with the band.

  • @okeypokes4736
    @okeypokes4736 Před 2 lety +3

    Appreciate this. I had been in physical therapy and not using my arm during the row is huge lol.

  • @navminaik2309
    @navminaik2309 Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much 🙏 with yr simple exercise I got imediate relief🤗👍

  • @joescheller6680
    @joescheller6680 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I drove a truck for 50 years and ran farm equipment at early age before power steering always contributed the pain to that.

  • @seppzen
    @seppzen Před 10 měsíci +1

    Great

  • @joescheller6680
    @joescheller6680 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Been suffering with this for several years first ive seen anyone address it. It is debilitating at times.

  • @kayaking1000
    @kayaking1000 Před rokem +1

    I've tried everything on CZcams. This is excellent. I have the exact pain he is describing, pain in my scapula, up the levator scapula however also down my arm. I had my shoulders exray and they found nothing wrong, must be my neck. On the opposite shoulder I have 3mm of calcium build up at the top of my arm. Do you have any videos for this?

  • @mparamasivam1122
    @mparamasivam1122 Před rokem +1

    3Years i am facing this problem i will try and you.
    Thank you

  • @chaitanyagowni5304
    @chaitanyagowni5304 Před rokem +1

    Thank you sir

  • @kuk3559
    @kuk3559 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Saved my life

  • @VikramSingh-es3fi
    @VikramSingh-es3fi Před 2 lety

    Nicely done

  • @cattoes1609
    @cattoes1609 Před rokem +2

    I had my grandkids for a few days and lots of carrying the little ones. Now the scapula pain has grown into a beast today. Just did a few of these and I do feel some improvement ✨️

  • @KHALIDAZIZ-xr2qk
    @KHALIDAZIZ-xr2qk Před rokem

    wonderful

  • @abutaleb1553
    @abutaleb1553 Před rokem +1

    That seems to be very effective. Would you please make it as a set . Thanks again .

    • @physiorehab
      @physiorehab  Před rokem

      Why don’t you just do the exercises that’s a set

  • @davidmayhew8083
    @davidmayhew8083 Před rokem +1

    A year ago I suffered from a condition like this of all things, after having a tooth pulled. Yes. This intense, relentless pain in my upper right shoulder blade. It lasted for 5 days. I could not sleep and just tossed and turned and moaned in pain. Both my dentist and GP said it was psychological. But I'd never had this issue before having a tooth pulled. I decided it had to do with epinephrine in the anesthesia. I still have pain at times a year later. The area is usually alittle tender upon touch. Our bodies seem to like to throw us curve balls.

  • @courage936
    @courage936 Před 2 lety +9

    I've had this pain since I was 20 years old, it prevents me from doing the dishes or studying on a desk. unfortunately the exact cause of the pain can't be easily determined.

    • @ZenGrammy
      @ZenGrammy Před 2 lety +3

      OMG - Me too exactly. I am now 70 which means I have had this for 50 years. I feel your pain. 🌷

    • @courage936
      @courage936 Před 2 lety +2

      @@ZenGrammy I'm 28, I've started improving my lifestyle since a couple of years now, doing sport and sitting properly.

    • @ZenGrammy
      @ZenGrammy Před 2 lety +1

      @@courage936 Great to hear! You will be thankful for all your life 🌹

    • @HaroldSeaman
      @HaroldSeaman Před 2 lety

      @@ZenGrammy hi, I have had neck and shoulder pain for last 7 years, recently lost my job because of this, had so many tests and treatments tried but nothing works, sorry to hear you have had your pain so many years , do you have any advice from your experience in regard to pain relief methods?

    • @physiorehab
      @physiorehab  Před 2 lety +1

      Give those exercises a go I hope it helps?

  • @johnames6430
    @johnames6430 Před 2 lety

    This is my exact problem. I thought I had some issue with my cervical spine. I had couldn't sleep on my side or back because my head couldn't handle the pressure of the pillow. Massaging with theracane, ball, or percussion massager will do absolutely nothing for this. I had it against a heating pad for long periods of time. Every night was a disaster from not being able to sleep. The other day I go on amazon and order a shiatsu chair massager, after 2 sessions the issue is gone. I slept on my side for a bit last night after 2 months of not being able to do so. I also had tension headaches and tingling in my arms due to this injury. I was given steroids and narcotic pain meds. No amount of foam rolling or massaging with balls did anything. Stretches did nothing. I know you are probably skeptical if you're reading this but if you have this issue go get a professional massage or buy a shiatsu massager and let it do it's thing.

  • @ZenGrammy
    @ZenGrammy Před 2 lety +1

    Definitely from neck issues. I need Botox injections for my head pain, steroid injections for my upper trap pain and I just last week had cervical radio frequency ablation - all due to neck issues. Thanks for this, I learned a few things to help minimize flare ups. 🌹

  • @alexsami3648
    @alexsami3648 Před rokem +1

    I have been struggling with this exact flavour of pain for over a decade as a result of series of unfortunate events and finally have the discipline to start treating it myself. I've only gone through the above exercises once, initially I didn't notice anything, I can't remember exactly how long it took but pain was all gone already. Couldn't believe it. Of course came back 2 days later so I am back at it. Tim, for how many times a week should I be doing this and for how long before I move on to strengthening exercises? Thank-you Thank-you. So happy that I will get rid of this finally! :)

    • @physiorehab
      @physiorehab  Před rokem +4

      3 x per week until it’s gone then 1 x per week as needed

  • @johnames6430
    @johnames6430 Před 2 lety +3

    9:00 the shoulder can also be like that from a tight pec minor, I know mine was tight and that also contributed to the tingling in my fingers

  • @juliegustafson5147
    @juliegustafson5147 Před 9 měsíci +1

    you have really a lot of great videos. I'm wondering if you have one for the serratus muscles. about 5 years ago I was swimming up to a mile a day and wasn't strong enough, obviously. so I started to develop this hot burning stretched out feeling right behind my armpits

    • @physiorehab
      @physiorehab  Před 9 měsíci

      Heaps on those just scroll through

  • @gazurtoids1
    @gazurtoids1 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I ride a motorbike and get this exact pain on my right side after a period, it's like a sharp stabbing pain that restricts neck movement ....at no other time do I get it, it's very annoying

  • @user-iv4rq1fd9k
    @user-iv4rq1fd9k Před rokem

    Would an MRI be beneficial for diagnosis, cause or therapy? Thanks, Gerry

  • @soulvoice7057
    @soulvoice7057 Před rokem +1

    it has been over 5 months with this pain but these exercises helped me relieve my pain a lot , should I start again with my strength training ?

  • @kellypet3kids
    @kellypet3kids Před rokem +1

    Would these exercises also be good for scapular winging?

  • @Rayhan-Amazing
    @Rayhan-Amazing Před 7 dny

    How often do we do it. Everyday is ok?

  • @anikaspkt4205
    @anikaspkt4205 Před 2 lety +1

    Works

  • @Nancy-gc7pu
    @Nancy-gc7pu Před rokem

    疼痛在肩胛股上 不再脊椎
    在位在肩膀和脊椎之間
    就在中間
    肩胛骨到脊椎中線
    這種疼痛通常源頭是在頸部出問題
    這就是疼痛轉移 到內側
    解決:
    鍛鍊
    1:48
    彈力帶 阻力適中 不要太強 這樣才不會受傷
    單手 繞好彈力繩子
    肩胛骨划船 不是手臂划船
    訣竅 確保上斜方肌不會做用
    當你向後划船 藥用中間部分+菱形肌
    如果你使用太多菱形肌 肩膀會上升
    代表使用太多 沒有足夠低點
    2:25 正確 你要水平用肩胛骨後拉
    2:44 你可以另一手放在肩胛股下策 比讚
    感受肩胛骨有沒有正確出力
    2:54 你不可以用整個身體的力量向後拉
    4:45 收縮
    4:59 肩膀離開地板 往內旋轉肩膀
    然後舉起手臂
    注意 肩膀不要聳肩 一直是向下的
    5:26 錯誤
    5:28 正確 維持10~15S
    5:38 在最高點 手掌旋轉 最後手掌是朝下的
    這會外旋你的肩膀 記得 不要聳肩
    肩膀下拉 手掌旋轉 停住 維持10~15S
    休息5~7S
    7:35 肩胛會痛
    是因為你圓肩 肱骨往前
    你需要做前鋸肌運動 按壓工作
    讓他回到那個平坦的位置

    8:01 你要做輕量 而不是重量
    不能彎曲 手臂 用三頭肌維持肘部筆直
    身體與牆壁成直角
    身體往牆壁走 但手不能彎
    你要保持肩膀直直地向後移動
    8:38 示範
    1.身體往前押
    2.用肩胛後推
    刺激前鋸肌
    這換改善你的圓肩
    9:24 錯誤 不是往牆壁旋轉
    9:27 身體是平行平的向前 沒旋轉
    這樣做是讓血液流過那邊
    10:40 兒童彈力球 烏龜頸治療
    或軟的大枕頭
    用彈力產生阻力
    13:08 腳離牆距離=球直徑
    11:13 示範
    球壓力90,做20次
    13:42 出力:脊椎、屁股,放鬆:頸部
    13:53 下壓肩胛骨
    14:01 抬頭

  • @madslouispetersen8204
    @madslouispetersen8204 Před rokem +1

    Just a quick question.
    Would it be more effective, if you did a chin tuck, while doing the last two neck exercises ?

  • @HaroldSeaman
    @HaroldSeaman Před 2 lety

    I want to incorporate some very light sessions on the rowing machine aswell as these exercises for rehabilitation, Would you advise these exercises before rowing or the rowing first?

  • @StephiePpn
    @StephiePpn Před rokem

    How many and how many sets please?

  • @nick000002
    @nick000002 Před 2 lety +1

    I get this same pain.
    Have crunchy feeling areas in the muscles when the move, are these knots or the facia / scar tissue?

    • @physiorehab
      @physiorehab  Před 2 lety

      Could just be irregular movement of the scapula over the rib cage

  • @AM2K2
    @AM2K2 Před rokem +2

    I think my pain in this area is from a weak, overstretched rhomboid due to poor computer posture...would doing these exercises help? Cheers.

  • @DevSharma-bn8vx
    @DevSharma-bn8vx Před 17 dny +1

    Hi , I’m a physiotherapist myself and I do regular workout but I have some issues with my right scapula its not winging but i feel it slightly tilted outwards from its medial border when I do horizontal pull for back I feel my right hand is not moving symmetrically as left I think the shoulder is slight elevated. Secondly while doing chest workout I can’t hit my right chest equally as left there’s slight less contraction in right chest, what would it be?

    • @physiorehab
      @physiorehab  Před 15 dny

      Most likely still a serratus weakness

  • @_Ismailumar
    @_Ismailumar Před 2 lety +1

    Mine is that whenever I tilt my head downwards I feel this intense Sharp pain between my spinal cord and left shoulder blade, I can tilt my head upwards or sideways without any pain but once I try to tilt downwards I feel this Sharp pointed pain, the pain is not on my neck but around my shoulder blade to the extend that I can't even tilt down wards anymore because of how it hurts, I've been experiencing it for about 8 years. Any recommendations please

    • @physiorehab
      @physiorehab  Před 2 lety

      Best to have that assessed by a good neck physio

  • @cyclingchallenge
    @cyclingchallenge Před rokem

    When I do the first exercise I get all sort of bone / or other stuff cracking and moving. Thoughts?

  • @aleen2062
    @aleen2062 Před rokem

    Scapula strain cause neck imbalance sir?

  • @daganhaddad
    @daganhaddad Před rokem

    I cant even lift blanket off myself in bed w/left arm...& now a sleepless week later from trying to pullstart stubborn snowmobile, my right arm lost feeling from index through baby finger

  • @abhinandsp2679
    @abhinandsp2679 Před rokem +1

    Sir, will it helps if the issue is due to cervical nerve radiculopathy.

    • @physiorehab
      @physiorehab  Před rokem

      Also have a look at the Cervical disc exercises video a few Months back

  • @baldersn4474
    @baldersn4474 Před rokem

    Isnt that the rumboids ?

  • @shelleynewton8699
    @shelleynewton8699 Před rokem +1

    When I do the wall press my right scapula sticks out from the medial border. Is this scapula winging? The left is fine

    • @physiorehab
      @physiorehab  Před rokem +1

      Most likely yes!

    • @shelleynewton8699
      @shelleynewton8699 Před rokem

      @Physio Fitness | Physio REHAB | Tim Keeley thanks for the reply. I need to sort myself out, I'm a radiographer who does a lot of over head manual handling. Trying out your techniques - thanks!!

  • @lw7654
    @lw7654 Před 2 lety +1

    Can we do the first two exercises twice a day?

  • @doom4pro802
    @doom4pro802 Před rokem +1

    My upper left back is always tingling and numb, what should I do 😭

    • @physiorehab
      @physiorehab  Před rokem

      I would seek a professional assessment on that

  • @shruthyvijayakumar3123
    @shruthyvijayakumar3123 Před rokem +2

    Hii sir ... I am 20 yrs old studying dentistry. I have been suffering from severe pain around the scapula .I took xray and the orthopedician commented everything is normal .but I couldn't tolerate the pain.
    What might be the cause.pls reply

    • @physiorehab
      @physiorehab  Před rokem

      Hard to say without an asssessment sorry!

    • @normahaney3939
      @normahaney3939 Před rokem

      I did a x-ray they can not see what's the problem. but doctor wants me to do a MRI .

  • @loloxfordesant123
    @loloxfordesant123 Před rokem +1

    I have paied a lot of money on private Physio sessions. Here you fixed me for free, amazing! At least I can give you a Subscription :)

  • @friday1806
    @friday1806 Před 2 lety

    I’d also say pain here can come from a rib.

  • @kosymaryanne3836
    @kosymaryanne3836 Před rokem +1

    Thanks