THE OVERLOOKED LINK BETWEEN SHOULDER PAIN AND THE SCAPULA
When it comes to shoulder pain, most people focus on the rotator cuff, the joint, or the tendons — but rarely the scapula. Yet, the scapula (shoulder blade) plays a critical role in almost every movement your shoulder makes. When it doesn’t move, tilt, or rotate properly, pain and dysfunction quickly follow.
In this episode of The Soft Tissue OT Podcast, we dive deep into the connection between the scapula and shoulder pain — exploring how poor scapular control, positioning, or strength can be the missing piece behind ongoing shoulder issues.
You’ll learn:
🔹 The anatomy and function of the scapula and its stabilizing muscles
🔹 How scapular dyskinesia contributes to common shoulder pathologies
🔹 The relationship between posture, stability, and shoulder performance
🔹 Assessment and rehab strategies to restore scapular control and reduce pain
🔹 Why clinicians often overlook scapular movement — and how to fix that
Whether you’re a clinician, a student, or someone struggling with persistent shoulder pain, this episode will help you see the shoulder in a whole new way — starting with the foundation that holds it all together: the scapula.
🎧 Tune in now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you listen.
🔔 This episode contains a short message about the Soft Tissue OT Academy online course — an on-demand training program helping occupational therapists build confidence in musculoskeletal assessment, treatment, and rehab. Learn more at https://stan.store/SoftTissueOTAcademy
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