Thank you for sharing your concerns. You mentioned experiencing left scapular pain along with some visible scapular winging. It’s important to understand that posture on its own is not usually a direct cause of pain. Pain is typically influenced by multiple factors such as muscle strength and endurance, flexibility, movement control, repetitive activities, sustained positions, and even stress levels. Posture itself is dynamic and naturally changes throughout the day, so there’s no need to worry excessively about having a “perfect” posture.
In many individuals around your age, scapular discomfort can develop when certain muscles are overloaded—often due to repetitive sports activities, prolonged desk or mobile use, or general overuse patterns. When some muscles overwork and others are underactive, imbalances can develop that contribute to pain and reduced control.
I would recommend visiting a qualified physiotherapy clinic so a therapist can assess your scapular muscle strength, endurance, and coordination, as well as your thoracic mobility. Based on the assessment, they can guide you through a structured rehabilitation process. This typically includes:
1. Deep muscle activation and stabilization exercises
To improve control around the scapulothoracic region.
2. Flexibility exercises
To address any tight or overloaded muscles contributing to your discomfort.
3. Progressive strengthening exercises
To build balanced strength around the shoulder and scapula.
4. Endurance training
To help prevent recurrence of symptoms during daily or sports activities.
5. Dynamic stability training
To restore proper movement patterns and improve overall shoulder function.
With consistent work over the course of about six weeks, many people experience significant improvement in symptoms and function.
Try not to worry—scapular issues like this are common and very manageable with the right guidance. A physiotherapist will help you understand the specific factors affecting you and support you in a safe, progressive recovery plan.
Next Steps
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Health Tips
Do Neck and scapular movements regularly, avoid sustained posture give mini breaks.