Symptoms
Scapular winging feeling
A 'wing' sensation along the medial scapular border often reflects serratus anterior weakness with overactive rhomboids.
Overview
A 'wing' sensation along the medial scapular border often reflects serratus anterior weakness with overactive rhomboids. Identifying which muscle reproduces the patient's familiar pain on palpation guides treatment and often produces meaningful change alongside standard care.
Clinical notes
Motor control retraining of serratus anterior.
Red flags — when to refer
True nerve injury (long thoracic nerve) — refer.
Muscles often involved
References
- • Travell & Simons — Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction