How to treat winged scapula?
Apr 10, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Introduction
Winged scapula can be alleviated through general treatment, physical therapy, and medication. Exercises such as sit-ups, pull-ups, or participation in swimming and dancing are recommended. Wearing a figure-of-eight plaster cast that involves both scapulae provides protective immobilization and corrective effects. Nutritional nerve medications, such as mecobalamin tablets, are commonly used to support nerve health and reduce nerve paralysis.
In general, scapular winging can be alleviated through conservative treatments such as general therapy, physical therapy, and medication. Active treatment is recommended to prevent worsening of symptoms. Specific approaches are analyzed as follows:
1. General Therapy
Under a doctor's guidance, exercises such as sit-ups, pull-ups, or participation in activities like swimming and dancing can help strengthen the muscles of the shoulder and back, thereby improving and correcting scapular winging to some extent.
2. Physical Therapy
It is recommended to undergo corrective casting under medical supervision—for example, wearing a figure-of-eight plaster cast that involves both scapulae—which provides a certain degree of protection, immobilization, and correction.
3. Medication
Neurotrophic medications may be taken as directed by a physician. Commonly used drugs include mecobalamin tablets, oryzanol tablets, and vitamin B1 tablets, which help nourish nerves and reduce nerve paralysis.
In addition, it is important to maintain good posture while sitting and standing in daily life, and to sleep in a supine position whenever possible, which can also contribute to correction.
