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Originally Posted by hellothere
I get them daily, The cracking from the shoulder blades is a very tight levatore scapula and rhomboid minor, Dry needling these muscles is the only thing that i have found helps that. It also a sign that there is signs of instability in those areas. Are your shoulder blades unstable? Are the upper traps over active and the lower traps weak and streched?
The cracking from the neck would also suggest a misalignment issues? Have you had xrays that show a lack in the natural cervical lordosis?
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Yes..... my upper traps are quite bulky and muscle bound for a woman. My scapulas are slightly winged, not very obvious but probably enough to cause a knock on effect with shoulder stability.
I do also have issues with my C3-C4 area as seen on x-ray which apparently according to the specialists does not contribute to my TOS symptoms???????
I have noticed myself however that the loud cracks from my neck are definitely MORE aggressive and noticeable post op.
I came across these sites which some may find useful?
http://backandneck.about.com/od/muscles/p/trapezius.htm
http://backandneck.about.com/od/mass...assagetrap.htm
Many thanks for your input.
