ABSTRACT
The scapula is one of the bones in our body which is large and of triangular shape which lies on the upper back. The bone is supported and surrounded by a complex structure of muscles that together works and supports the movement of your arm. If any condition or injury makes these muscles imbalanced or weak it further alters the scapular position while in motion or at rest. This alteration leads to various difficulties like - makes it difficult to move the arm mostly while doing overhead activities, causes weakening of shoulder and may lead to any serious injury also. There are a lot of shoulder disorders which cause earlier mentioned symptoms and one among them is Scapular Dyskinesis. In the below study we will discuss this Scapular condition in detail so let's have a look.
INTRODUCTION
Scapular Dyskinesis is deviation or alteration in the active or resting position of the scapula while shoulder movement. For most of the people due to repetitive usage there are abnormal ways of movement of the scapula. For proper functioning of the shoulder the scapular rotation must be good. Scapula is also known as shoulder blade and it obeys as a base for functioning and activation of rotator cuff. Any soft tissue or bony injury nearby or around the shoulder alters the functioning of the scapula while on rest or in motion. This is a brief view on scapular dyskinesis, let's see the causes, symptoms and other details about this condition in the article below.
CAUSES OF SCAPULAR DYSKINESIS
Following are the causes of Scapular Dyskinesis:
- Imbalance, weakness, tightness or detachment of muscles that supports scapula.
- Injury to the nerve supply of muscles which surrounds scapula.
- Injuries of bones surrounding scapula or which forms the shoulder joint.
Above are some of the causes of Scapular Dyskinesis and below we will see what are the symptoms experienced by the person who is affected with Scapular Dyskinesis.
SYMPTOMS OF SCAPULAR DYSKINESIS
Commonly the following symptoms can experienced in case of Scapular dyskinesis:
- Weakness of the arm
- Pain around the scapula
- Tenderness in the scapular region
- Fatigue with repetitive movement of the affected shoulder
- Retarted range of motion
- Snapping or crunching sound while moving the shoulder
- Winging or noticeable protrusion of scapula
- Drooped posture (forward tilted) on affected side
DIAGNOSIS OF SCAPULAR DYSKINESIS
The doctor will first take all the medical history or past history and even ask the questions about the symptoms. The doctor will examine the scapula and entire shoulder, look for injury, tightness or weakness. After this comes the visual observation while this the doctor will see the affected side from behind and compare it with the other side. To evaluate Scapular Dyskinesis the doctor asks to move the arm of the affected side for 3-5 times in up and down movement. If this activity shows any abnormal movement then there is a chance of Scapular Dyskinesis. The other examination includes manual muscle testing. In this there is a test done for checking strength of scapular muscles which evaluates muscle weakness.
AYURVEDIC VIEW ON SCAPULAR DYSKINESIS
In Ayurveda there is no direct correlation of Scapular Dyskinesis. As we read earlier the causes as per modern is any kind of muscle weakness that is due to aggravation of vata dosha and the another cause is abhighaat (injury) and injury also leads to aggravation of vata dosha. So basically vata dosha aggravation is the main cause of Scapular Dyskinesis as per Ayurveda. To manage this condition with Ayurvedic treatment there is a need to balance vata dosha. For this Planet Ayurveda provides you with various herbal remedies that will balance vata dosha, provide strength to the muscles and help in maintaining the functioning of scapula and scapular joints.
HERBAL REMEDIES BY PLANET AYURVEDA FOR SCAPULAR DYSKINESIS
Planet Ayurveda is an ISO certified company which produces their own Ayurvedic remedies. This company formulates Ayurvedic products under the strict observance of M.D Ayurveda practitioners. The remedies are prepared from pure herbs and minerals and are 100% safe. The formulations don't consist of any kind of added synthetic material and preservatives thus produce no side effects. This company has health supplements that may prevent good health and also helps in alleviating unhealthy conditions. So for the purpose of managing Scapular Dyskinesis Planet Ayurveda provides the following remedies, let's review them below.
- BOSWELLIA CURCUMIN
- YOGRAJ GUGGUL
- RUMOGIN 5 CAPSULES
- ASHWAGANDHA CAPSULES
- HAKAM CHURNA
PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION
1. BOSWELLIA CURCUMIN
Boswellia Curcumin is a herbal remedy by Planet Ayurveda in capsule form. These capsules consist of standardized extracts of herbs shallaki (Boswellia serrata) and curcumin (Curcuma longa). Both these herbs consist of miraculous anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. Thus by reducing pain and inflammation these capsules help in the management of Scapular Dyskinesis. Also these capsules provide strength to the muscles surrounding the scapula and regulate the functioning of the scapula.
Dosage: 1 capsule twice daily with plain water after meals.
2. YOGRAJ GUGGUL
Yograj gugggul is a classical Ayurvedic formulation which is used for various vataj conditions since ancient times. This remedy is available in tablet form and consists of ingredients like guggul (Commiphora mukul), haritaki (Terminalia chebula), bibhitaki (Terminalia billerica) and various others. This remedy by pacifying vata dosha which is the main cause of Scapular Dyskinesis. So this formulation helps in managing Scapular Dyskinesis also it regulates muscle strengthening by improving the nerve supply to these muscles.
Dosage: 2 tablets twice daily with plain water after meals.
3. RUMOGIN 5 CAPSULES
Rumogin 5 capsules is a formulation by Planet Ayurveda which consists of standardized extracts of herbs such as haridra (Curcuma longa), sonth (Zingiber officinale), shallaki (Boswellia serrata) and various others. These capsules consist of balya (strengthening), shool hara (analgesic), vata hara (vata pacifying), and anti-inflammatory properties. Thus these capsules effectively manage Scapular Dyskinesis by these properties.
Dosage: 1 capsule twice daily with plain water after meals.
4. ASHWAGANDHA CAPSULES
Ashwagnadha capsules consist of standardised extract of Ashwagandha herb (Withania somnifera) which is formulated by Planet Ayurveda. This herb has miraculous balya (strengthening), rasayana (rejuvenating) and vata pacifying properties. All these properties are very beneficial in managing Scapular Dyskinesis. As its management needs strengthening of muscles, proper nerve supply to the muscles and all these are done by its mentioned properties thus remains effective.
Dosage: 1 capsule twice daily with plain water after meals.
5. HAKAM CHURNA
Hakam Churna is one of the formulations by Planet Ayurveda which is available in powder form. This remedy consists of 100% pure powders of herbs like Chandershoor (Lepidium sativum), Kalonji (Nigella sativa) and two others. This churna consists of best anti-inflammatory properties which is quite beneficial for any condition related to muscles, bones, joints. So these capsules by maintaining bone, muscle and nerve health assist in the management of Scapular Dyskinesis.
Dosage: ½ tsp twice daily with plain water after meals.
CONCLUSION
Scapular Dyskinesis is deviation or alteration in the active or resting position of the scapula while shoulder movement. The causes of this condition of Scapula includes weakening of the muscles supporting the scapula, injury to the nerve supplying these muscles and injury to the bones surrounding the scapula or involved in the scapular joint. The common symptoms faced by the affected person are difficulty moving, retarded movemnet, pain, tenderness and various others. As per Ayurveda the weakening of muscles and hampered nerve any injury is in short is vata aggravation. So the cause as per Ayurveda is vata aggravation so to manage this condition there is a need to balance vata dosha. For this purpose Planet Ayurveda provides you with various herbal remedies that will manage the condition by pacifying vata dosha, providing strength to the muscles and regulates the functioning of Scapula.
