{"id":1446,"date":"2026-06-28T07:00:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-28T07:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/optimalfitness-health.com\/?p=1446"},"modified":"2026-06-28T07:00:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T07:00:09","slug":"scapula-rhomboid-pain-relief-exercises-in-5-min","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/optimalfitness-health.com\/?p=1446","title":{"rendered":"Scapula &amp; Rhomboid Pain Relief Exercises in 5 min"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gqBAa_oKEOw\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>5 minute routine to stretch out stiff scapular muscles and provide fast relief.<br \/>\nDo this exercise routine at least three times a day for at home scapular pain relief.<\/p>\n<p>\u25ba  Things my patients have found helpful:<br \/>\nI get a lot of questions about what equipment is \u2018best\u2019 for treating a variety of conditions. The following is not meant to be an exhaustive or definitive list. If you have questions, please discuss with your healthcare provider. I have personally tried a number of the products below, but not all. I have included some based on positive feedback from my patients. As an Amazon Associate, Dr Peng earns from qualifying purchases. If you purchase any product using the below affiliate links, you are helping Dr Peng maintain this channel. <\/p>\n<p>*Supplements*<br \/>\nThe following are Thorne supplements which are NSF certified. NSF certifies that what\u2019s on the label is in the bottle. They also do toxicology review to ensure the product contains no undeclared ingredients or unacceptable levels of contaminants.<\/p>\n<p>Boswellia Extract: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3L00rYn<br \/>\nTurmeric &amp; Curcumin: \u200b\u200bhttps:\/\/amzn.to\/47NacD9<br \/>\nGlucosamine &amp; Chondroitin: https:\/\/amzn.to\/44AVoow<br \/>\nCreatine Monohydrate: https:\/\/amzn.to\/45JW9wq<br \/>\nOmega 3 and 6: https:\/\/amzn.to\/45LTBh7<br \/>\nVitamin D 5000: https:\/\/amzn.to\/47T8MHs<br \/>\nVitamin B complex: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3L0Bdcm<br \/>\nMagnesium Citrate\/Malate: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3snHuZc<br \/>\nMagnesium Glycinate: https:\/\/amzn.to\/45EZVYa<\/p>\n<p>*Soft Tissue &amp; Rehab*<br \/>\nTheragun: https:\/\/amzn.to\/4363zJG<br \/>\nMassage ball: https:\/\/amzn.to\/40BUC9f<br \/>\nFoam roller: https:\/\/amzn.to\/4324E5c<br \/>\nStretching strap: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3U9a2iQ<br \/>\nTENS unit: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3mcCqnI<br \/>\nHeating pad: https:\/\/amzn.to\/49AhriE<br \/>\nHeating patch: https:\/\/amzn.to\/47fkiMy<br \/>\nResistance bands: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3nFyb4C<br \/>\nRed light therapy: https:\/\/amzn.to\/4abQ2U1<\/p>\n<p>*Braces &amp; Supports*<br \/>\nHinged knee brace: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3U6oyrH<br \/>\nNeoprene knee sleeve: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Zzhsgt<br \/>\nVolar wrist brace: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3KawW55<br \/>\nThumb spica brace: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3nHj9vl<br \/>\nAnkle lace up brace: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3m6iR0u<br \/>\nTennis\/Golfer\u2019s elbow brace: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ZEGgE1<br \/>\nSuperfeet orthotic inserts: https:\/\/amzn.to\/436tRf5<\/p>\n<p>*Other Resources*<br \/>\nTrigger Point Wall Posters: https:\/\/amzn.to\/47SjGft<br \/>\nThe Trigger Point Manual: https:\/\/amzn.to\/4340cTt<\/p>\n<p>\u25ba  Be Active. Live Healthy. Subscribe for more free videos like this: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCL5eiGK1f0A-DecaBqq5emg\/featured?sub_confirmation=1<\/p>\n<p>\u25ba  ABOUT ME <\/p>\n<p>Jeffrey Peng MD is a nonoperative orthopedist and sports medicine specialist. He focuses on maximizing non-surgical treatments for sports injuries and orthopedic conditions. He specializes in using orthobiologics and ultrasound guided minimally invasive techniques to treat osteoarthritis, tendinopathies, and musculoskeletal disorders.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Peng is board certified in sports medicine and family medicine. He completed residency with the Stanford family medicine residency program and completed his sports medicine training with the Stanford primary care sports medicine fellowship in San Jose. He is an active faculty member for both programs and is excited about training the next generation of physicians. <\/p>\n<p>Dr. Peng\u2019s sports medicine clinic is located in Campbell, California.<br \/>\nTwitter: @JeffreyPengMD; https:\/\/twitter.com\/JeffreyPengMD<br \/>\nWebsite: https:\/\/www.jeffreypengmd.com\/ <\/p>\n<p>\u25ba  Disclaimer<\/p>\n<p>My content reflects my own opinion and does not represent the views or opinions of my employers or hospital systems I am affiliated with. They are meant for educational purposes only. They do not substitute for the medical advice of a physician. Always seek the advice of your physician with any questions you may have regarding your health.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>5 minute routine to stretch out stiff scapular muscles and provide fast relief. 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