“ This is 1 in my Top 5 Muscular Conditions series If you’ve ever felt a burning pain around the shoulder blade or rotator cuff that travels down the back of the arm , sometimes with tingling in the fingers , you’re not alone. I see this presentation regularly in clinic here in West Sussex — especially in desk workers, side sleepers, and anyone who spends long hours reaching for a mouse or phone. The surprise for many clients? 👉 It’s often not just a rotator cuff problem.

Ever feel a burning, nagging pain in your back after a long day hunched over your laptop? It might be more than just tight muscles—it could be your fascia trying to send you an SOS. Let’s break it down. Fascia 101: The Suit Jacket of Your Body Fascia is a thin, strong layer of connective tissue that wraps around your muscles, bones, and organs. Think of it like a tailored suit jacket that holds everything together. Now picture this:You’re sitting at your desk, shoulders rou

You didn’t lift a boulder. You didn’t wrestle a dinosaur. You just opened an email — and now your neck feels like it’s made of granite.Sound familiar? Let’s talk about one of the most misunderstood connections in the body: how stress and emotions can create real, physical muscle pain. And no, it’s not “just in your head.” It’s in your chemistry. Stress Is Not Just a Feeling — It’s a Chemical Cocktail When you’re stressed — from work, relationships, or trying to park your Ston

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