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Originally Posted by
Tom Campitelli
In genuine cases of scapular winging prayer is probably your best option. All kidding aside, scapular winging is a neurological condition. There are no exercises or stretches that will fix it. The long thoracic nerve does not properly innervate the seratus anterior. If this was a result of injury and the nerve eventually heals, then it will be corrected. Lots of people like to diagnose "scapular winging," but it is often not really winging. If you just tend to protract your scapulae due to bad posture or other habits, barbell training and chinups/pullups are a nice way to make the area stronger. Making an effort to sit up and stand up more actively will help, too. However, I repeat, a true winged scapula is not a strength or flexibility issue. It is a nerve issue.