Scalene Stretch The purpose of this exercise is to stretch the muscle that elevates your first and second ribs.

The Scalene-relief Test' is a quick way to check to see if the scalene muscles are involved. With the patient in the supine position, the affected forearm is brought up and laid across the …

Stretch is performed while lying on ones back with support under the knees. To safely isolate the scalene muscles, it is very important that the correct head and hand positions be used. Slide …

Scalene stretch: This stretches the neck muscles that attach to your ribs. Sitting in an upright position, clasp both hands behind your back, lower your left shoulder, and tilt your head toward …

Tip your head sideways, away from the bad side. Take it to a point of tension and hold 20 sec. Keep your head sideways, but now turn your face and look down toward your armpit. Again …

When they’re shorter or tighter on one side, their angled left/right and anterior/posterior arrangement can cause them to literally “skew” the neck and upper ribs. This means that …

Scalene Stretch for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Massage Technique Library - www.massagelibrary.com. Pain, tingling, or numbness into your arm or hand Do not do this …