Symptoms
Rounded shoulder pattern
Rounded shoulders shorten pectoralis major/minor and weaken the lower trapezius and serratus, driving shoulder and neck pain.
Overview
Rounded shoulders shorten pectoralis major/minor and weaken the lower trapezius and serratus, driving shoulder and neck pain. Identifying which muscle reproduces the patient's familiar pain on palpation guides treatment and often produces meaningful change alongside standard care.
Clinical notes
Postural retraining over passive stretching alone.
Red flags — when to refer
N/A unless neurological signs.
Muscles often involved
References
- • Travell & Simons — Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction