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Subclavius – Massage Therapy Notes
The left sternoclavicular joint, (and subclavius muscle) are governed by restrictions in the right maxilla. Structural release of the palate…
Self Care – Pain in the Biceps, Maybe Collarbone, Forearm
This post describes how you can get relief from pain in the biceps that is sometimes felt in the collar…
Pectoralis Minor – Massage Therapy Notes
Overview These notes on massage and bodywork focus on the pectoralis minor. They offer the classical neuromuscular massage protocol in…
Self Care – Pain in the Front of Shoulder When Lifting Arm
Overview Here, you can find self-care strategies for relief on your own from trigger points in the pectoralis minor. Typically,…
Pectoralis Major – Massage Therapy Notes
The pectoralis major is a broad, fan-shaped muscle made of flat overlapping strips that covers the anterior ribs. Pecs are…
Self Care – Doorway Stretches for Chest Muscles
These doorway stretches for chest muscles are classic because they're quick, effective, and can be done almost anywhere. It is…
Therapy Notes – Serratus Anterior
The serratus anterior can be tricky to assess and treat through neuromuscular massage and bodywork. The muscle has a number…
Self-Care – Nagging Pain Inside The Bottom of the Shoulder Blade
Here, you'll find ways to get relief on your own from nagging pain just inside the bottom of your shoulder…
Nagging Pain Inside The Bottom of the Shoulder Blade
Want to skip ahead?Here's a link to my post about getting relief on your own. People complain of nagging pain…
Extrinsic Chest Muscles – Functional Anatomy
The anatomy of the extrinsic chest muscles is more complicated than the first glance suggests. They originate on the front…