What Is Subacromial Impingement Syndrome? The shoulder is made up of the clavicle (collarbone) and the scapula (shoulder blades). The protrusion of the scapula which marks the highest point of the shoulder is the acromion. The pathway underneath the acromion is called...
What are Uneven Shoulders? In a neutral state, the shoulders should sit evenly on top of the rib cage. The rib cage, the supportive foundation for the diaphragm and lungs, is essential for optimal breathing and efficient energy use. However, when the rib cage becomes...
What is Upper Cross Syndrome Upper cross syndrome refers to a compensation pattern where the shoulder girdle becomes unstable in which the upper back and head have an exaggerated forward tilt (think of a hunchbacked posture with the head positioned forward). This can...
What Is Winged Scapula The shoulder region, comprised of the shoulder blade (scapulae) and the collarbone (clavicle), act as a supportive stabilizer for the chest muscles (pectorals and trapezius), muscles around the side of the ribcage (serratus anterior), and the...
What Are Rounded Shoulders? Rounded shoulders refer to a muscular strength imbalance between the shoulder and chest muscles. It is when there is a “rounding” of the shoulders due to an excessive internal rotation at the shoulder blade (scapula) and a restriction of...
