Shoulder Pain Relief: Causes, Pitcher Injuries & Exercises

Shoulder pain between the blades or in the joints often arises after workouts or heavy backpack use. Learn to treat specific injuries like pitcher's shoulder and find exercises designed to prevent knots and swelling in the arms and hands.

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Exercises to Prevent Shoulder Pain From a Backpack

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Beth Greenwood

The area called the shoulder includes two major bones – the humerus, or upper arm bone, and the scapula, or shoulder blade. In addition, the clavicle, or collarbone, is connected to the front part of the shoulder. All of these bones are held together and supported by tendons, ligaments and muscles.