thoracic outlet syndrome
Pain in the Torso and Arm: Signs, Pain Patterns, Self-care, Therapy Notes…
This is a collection of posts about trigger points that refer into the torso and arm. Remember that people often…
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Pain Patterns, Causes, Self-Care
Trigger Points and Anomalies Make This More Complicated The thoracic outlet structures are complex. To make it more complicated, muscles…
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…
Self Care – Forward-Head Posture
Forward-Head Posture (FHP) is also known as iHunch or iPosture because it is so often created by texting. Keep your…
Self Care – Tuck Tilt Turn Lift to Correct Forward-Head Posture
Tuck, Tilt, Turn, and Lift is an excellent exercise to correct Forward-Head Posture. This exercise also relieves Thoracic Outlet problems…
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,…
Anterior Thorax (Chest) – Side Arm – Neuromuscular Massage Protocol
This neuromuscular protocol treats the extrinsic chest muscles of the anterior thorax from a side-arm position. This makes access to…
Self Care – Scalene Pain of Upper Back, Arm & Hand
Overview Scalene muscles produce a number of patterns that can be experienced separately. These self-care strategies are great for relief…