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Rhomboids & Serratus Posterior Superior – Neuromuscular Massage Protocol

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Here, you will find the protocol from The workbook o Classical Neuromuscular Therapy for Rhomboiods and Serratus Posterior Superior. These work best when they are included as part of an Integrative Sequence. Look for that information in the Therapy Notes for Rhomboids and Serratus Posterior Superior. Review of Serratus Posterior Superior These therapy notes on …

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Serratus Posterior Superior – Massage Therapy Notes

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Self Care – Can’t Reach Pain Under the Shoulder Blade

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Typically, people ignore this pain that can’t be reached under the shoulder blade until it becomes chronic. At that point, these trigger points are stubborn and require a little regular self-care for lasting changes. That almost always means some changes in activities. As well, stretching and exercises are needed to free the tight joints and …

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Serratus Posterior Superior – Functional Anatomy

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Serratus posterior superior is a thin, flat muscle in the upper back. It anchors on the spine and assists in the breathing process by lifting the ribs. It is deep to the extrinsic back muscles but straps over the erectors and other intrinsic back muscles. Anatomy Overview This muscle is the most superficial of the intrinsic …

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Self Care – Breathing exercise for upper back pain

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This breathing exercise for relief from upper back pain can be very effective when done properly and regularly. It is relaxing and works well for clients that don’t want to use something like a yoga wheel. Also, some people like it who don’t want to “pop their back.” I have given this technique to a …

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Can’t Reach Pain Under the Shoulder Blade

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People complain of pain under the shoulder blade that they can’t reach. It aches fairly constantly. It is a bothersome ache that they can’t shake. They may get temporary relief from a hot shower or exercise. Sometimes, it becomes so vague, unreachable and constant that they just ignore it. When that happens, and this trigger point …

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