Hi guys.. I've got to admit i'm not the most knowledgeable person when it comes to articulating my shoulder problem, and that's why i'm here for your help.

Basically my left shoulder has been banged up for a couple of years. It hurts inside/under the left shoulder blade to the left side of my body, but also on the right side. My shoulder sits forward and up from where it should. No amount of exercises, stretches or anything else has helped.

Over this time - the last few years the pain has been constant, it doesnt get worse or better.. its pretty much been the same right through. It does get worse whenever i do any shoulder exercises, or activation exercises regardless of intensity.

It looks like the problem is the muscle? that is meant to pull the shoulder blade down isn't doing its job properly. I can do this consciously when i focus, but of course feel this pain under the shoulder blade. When i'm not consciously focusing on muscle activation and I try for example to lift anything heavyish.. the shoulder leans forward and drops down if that makes sense! It just doesnt 'sit' in place..

Right shoulder is fine, i've never had any injuries.. this shoulder issue has caused restricted movement and stiffness in my upper spine which is causing secondary forward head posture among other things.

Any comments appreciated. Happy to provide any followup information if required.

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