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WHAT IS A WINGED SCAPULA?
Exercises to correct a winged scapula will work to strengthen your trapezius and that serratus interior muscles. They are easy to do and simple to understand. These excellent videos demonstrate how you can strengthen your trapezius muscles. Strengthen Your TrapeziusThese exercises are easy to do:
These exercises are more complicated to perform: These exercises are easy to do: These exercises are more complicated to perform: If your scapular winging is mild to moderate, an exercise program to strengthen the serratus anterior and trapezius muscle groups is reasonable therapy. If you do these exercises daily, or every other day, for six weeks you should begin to notice a difference. Your shoulder blade will not protrude as much and it will be easier for you to raise your arm up in front of your body. "more personalized exercises"For more personalized exercises, Anat Baniel has a program of exercises at desk-trainer.com that you can do at your desk. This looks like a great program with an animated personal trainer guide that talks to you. He answers your questions and demonstrates exercises to improve your posture and prevent repetitive stress injuries. Discover more about this easy and convenient program. Try a FREE exercise today.
If after six weeks of doing these exercises consistently your symptoms do not seem to be improving you need to be seen by your doctor for further evaluation. There are treatments for treating more severe symptoms, but all treatment plans begin with simple strengthening exercises.
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