Broken paddle

In English, it’s called "winged scapula."

My right shoulder blade sticks out. When I'm sitting down for lunch, for instance, I have to sit perfectly upright—otherwise, I get this intense, burning sensation. I managed to deal with it for a long time, but honestly, I've had enough. I also have mild scoliosis, which my doctor says is the result of too much time hunched over a computer screen...

Can anyone recommend some exercises to fix this scapula issue? I'm a teenager—I've got the willpower, and that's really what matters most here.🙂

Have you had a chance to see an orthopedic specialist yet? If everything looks aligned and your bones aren't growing crookedly, I guess you might want to try some back exercises, though I think the most important thing is just focusing on your posture.
I actually dealt with something similar when I was around your age, and even now, my spine is slightly out of alignment because that’s just how I grew, I suppose. When you're standing or sitting, maybe try pulling your shoulders back as far as you can; I think that would be really helpful for opening up your chest and helping your lung capacity more than if you stay all hunched over.

Justin White67 said:In English, it's called "winged scapula."

My right shoulder blade is sticking out like crazy. Honestly, when I’m just sitting at the table for dinner, I have to sit perfectly upright, otherwise, I get this intense, burning sensation... I managed to push through it for a long time, but I am officially fed up with it. I also have some mild scoliosis which my doctor said is basically because I spend way too much time hunched over my computer screen...

Can anyone recommend some exercises to help fix this scapula issue? I'm a teenager, I actually have the motivation to do the work—which is half the battle, right? 🙂

You need to go see an orthopedist and a physiatrist immediately.

For years now, I’ve had a lump above my left shoulder blade. It has reached the point where it’s visible through my clothing, and I suspect my entire left scapula is beginning to shift out of alignment. There is no pain involved; it turns out a muscle has simply ceased to function properly. Is there a risk of this becoming more complicated? Are there specific exercises designed to restore normalcy to this area? I find that whenever I attempt to correct my posture, discomfort arises, as if maintaining an upright position feels unnatural—which, frankly, it does. Do I need surgery, or what is the protocol here?