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Sternocostal Joint – Structural Release

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Anterior Thorax Supine – Neuromuscular Massage Protocol

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Self-Care – Hard to Resolve Forearm Pain

This problem in the forearm comes out of trigger points in the sternal division of the pectoralis major muscle in the chest. Change these activities: Avoid activities where you push your arm(s) together in front of you. This typically involves exercises like pec deck machines and chest flys. Most people don’t associate forearm pain with

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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 often the victim of cervical problems. They are innervated by the brachial plexus and are intertwined with THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME. They also perpetuate THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME by holding pectoralis minor short, which entraps the brachial

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Self-Care – Pain in the Front of Shoulder when Reaching to the Side

This is a problem in the clavicular division of the pectoralis major muscle, which is in the chest, just beside the shoulder that hurts. Change your activities: First, try to correct the perpetuating activity of wearing a backpack. Often, that is not possible as it is a part of the activities of daily living. Also, avoid

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Anterior Thorax (Chest) – Side Arm – Neuromuscular Massage Protocol

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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 easy to stop at most doorways on your way back from the kitchen, office, or bathroom. They stretch the extrinsic chest muscles. Daily stretches can offer notable relief and postural change even with minimal effort.

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Thoracic Outlet – Functional Anatomy

The anatomy of thoracic outlet structures is complex in several ways. First, many of the bones are both origin and insertion for muscles. Second, several of the muscles have statistically significant variations in cadaver studies. Here, you will find a brief overview of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome followed by a walk-through of the structures from back

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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 of the axial skeleton and insert on the upper extremity. Generally speaking, they protract the scapula and draw the humerus toward the midline. This arrangement gets a little more complicated with the pectoralis major. The

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Pectoralis Major – Functional Anatomy

Here, you will find the anatomy of the pectoralis major, including functional considerations, variations and links to related posts. Overview The Pectoralis major is a large, flat muscle on the anterior thorax. It originates on the anterior axial skeleton. Then, with a twist, it inserts on the proximal humerus. Origin Insertion Function Nerve The extensive

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