Scalene and Upper Ribs Release for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)

Do you feel pain under the corner of your shoulder blade?

It might be that the second rib is slightly out of place, and causes this pain scalene that is commonly found in thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS).

In this video, I will show you
the link between scalene muscles, first rib & second rib and forward head posture (FHP)
what you should do to release the upper ribs if when they cause upper back pain (which can radiate into chest pain and arm pain, and compress the plexus brachialis)
4 exercises to mobilize the upper ribs, taken for most from Karel Lewit (Manipulative Therapy in Rehabilitation of the Locomotor System)

Chapters
00:00 biomechanics of TOS
05:56 upper thoracic spine
07:02 self mobilization of the upper ribs
using scalene muscles cyclic strain
08:45 mobilization of the upper ribs using breathing
09:52 scalene cramping exercise

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