In my early years of training and working in the fitness industry, I can honestly say I never gave too much thought about the good ole' scapula, otherwise known as the shoulder blade. I remember hearing other practitioners in the industry mention the importance of the scapula and thought "Uh, who cares?! All you need to be able to do is, pull those suckers down and back and get ready to squat, bench, and deadlift to get bigger, faster, stronger, right?” Man was I an idiot.

Ah, the shoulder – the unsung hero of our daily activities, until it decides to throw a tantrum and make its presence known. If only shoulders had a mute button, right? But alas, shoulder pain insists on being the drama queen of discomfort. Shoulder pain can be described as any type of pain, tightness, or discomfort emanating from any area around the shoulder joint. There are many different types of symptoms, ranging from mild to incredibly severe. I know how intrusive this