A common cue is that patients or clients should pull their scapula back and down. However, is this reasonable - or just a massive fallacy?

By pulling the scapula back and down, you risk jamming the brachial plexus and subclavian vessels into the first rib. BONES will be compressing these structures, potentially causing costoclavicular space syndrome and thoracic outlet syndrome! This can cause tremendous problems which you may read more about in my TOS article, linked below. Further, scapula "back and down" will put the scapula in retraction and downward rotation, GREATLY increasing the risk of both subacromial and coracoid impingement syndromes, with subsequent pain, muscle injury and late-night cries for help.

DO NOT PULL THE SCAPULA BACK AND DOWN! Learn to maintain proper scapular height during glenohumeral articulation. It is harder, but your body will thank you! Studies show that these patients have DEPRESSED scapulae, not elevated!

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