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Keywords:

article [2634]
OMT [3925]
osteopathic manipulative treatment [3946]
serratus anterior [1]
shoulder [135]
thoracic pain [4]

Abstract:

This article describes the evaluation and treatment of somatic dysfunction involving the superior portion of serratus anterior. Dysfunction associated with this muscle typically presents as vague, poorly localized, shoulder, upper thoracic and lateral upper arm pain. The vague nature of the symptoms creates a diagnostic dilemma; one must look for serratus involvement to make the diagnosis.