Scapulocostal Syndrome

Therapeutic effects of traditional Thai massage on pain, muscle tension and anxiety in patients with scapulocostal syndrome: A randomized single-blinded pilot study

“…The remarkable feature of SCS is pain which is localized to the upper trunk, especially to the medial superior border of the scapula, and it may radiate into the other areas such as the cervical spine and the arm (Cohen, 1980;Schmerl and Schmerl, 2002;Abrams and Goodman, 2007). The onset of symptoms in SCS is often insidious or might follow a trauma.…”

“…In addition, the incidence of scapulocostal syndrome is higher in women than men (Abrams and Goodman, 2007). Michele et al (1950) reported that during the years 1947e1949, 30% of all middleaged patients presenting with shoulder problems had SCS.…”

“…This radiating pain can be wrongly diagnosed as relating to another area, leading to extensive evaluation and inefficient treatment (Waldman, 2008). However, this syndrome could be diagnosed clinically with careful history taking and physical examination (Abrams and Goodman, 2007).…”

“…Scapulocostal syndrome (SCS) is a common chronic musculoskeletal pain syndrome which mainly affects the posterior shoulder area (Abrams and Goodman, 2007). Waldman (2008) reported that SCS is a chronic myofascial pain syndrome (MPS), and the myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) can be found on physical examination.…”