Shoulder Blades

[Scarlet]

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[slinky1]

When I began to ride I had the same issue. I had a professional bike fit, and still experienced shoulder pain. I do yoga, and remembered that we were always told to keep our shoulders below our ears. I agree with the statement "Consciously work on bringing your shoulders into a level, neutral, relaxed position." I don't really know if this is why the aching stopped, or if it was just a matter of getting into shape, but I no longer have the same problem. Wish I could share more, just wanted to let you know there is a possibility it will go away with time.

[wiseowl]

I have shoulder pain, too. I am actually in phys. therapy for it at the moment- I really need to strengthen and stretch the upper back/neck/shoulders, esp. the trapezius (sp?). They frown at me when I mention the bike and ask if I can get more upright- I already have "comfort" road geometry, so no...and I will do a lot of dull exercises and modify other habits before I give up the bike! Take a look at your work, home, hobby, and child environments- I basically have bad posture and position habits all day long that accumulate into pain on the bike. If I correct those, I will have less pain on the bike. It isn't a bike thing, it is a lifestyle thing. Maybe you have something similar happening?