Playing sports and certain injuries can cause muscular imbalances, especially in the upper body. Asymmetrical sports such as tennis, golf, and baseball are especially likely to cause uneven shoulders and postural imbalances. Other common causes of uneven shoulders include: poor posture.
What muscles cause elevated shoulders?
Results. The middle and lower serratus anterior muscles produce scapular upward rotation, posterior tilting, and external rotation. Upper trapezius produces clavicular elevation and retraction. The middle trapezius is primarily a medial stabilizer of the scapula.
How do you fix raised shoulders?
A few simple stretches you can do at home include:
- A chest stretch. Stand with your hands clasped behind your back with your arms straight. ...
- An upper arm stretch. Extend one arm straight out and place your other hand behind the elbow of your outstretched arm. ...
- Arm circles. ...
- Shoulder lifts.
