Scalene strecthing

Started by MMMarc, April 8, 2015 · 3 Replies · 1,847 Views

MMMarc

Hello friends

 

Looking for any insight into stretching the scalenes. I keep getting the first rib stuck in an elevated position and the effect is pain in my wrist extensors/elbow. Manual therapy (i.e. my osteopath pushing the rib back down) usually solves the elbow/extensor pain within 2 days.

 

One thing my osteopath notes is that my scalenes are extremely tight so I'm looking for any clever contraption to stretch them out as it seems to be the main issue...

 

Any insight appreciated

Thanks!

Cole Dano

I'd try self massage. Scalenes respond very well to massage.

Micawberian

To add to Cole, check out Trigger Point therapy by Clair Davies. There is a section in there on scalene massage I thought was quite nice.

MMMarc

Thanks! Will check that out.