Pectoralis Minor Exercises

🔺The pec minor is a key driver in upper crossed syndrome due to the anatomy. Pec minor Originates on the coracoid process of the scapula and inserts on the third, fourth and fifth ribs very close to coastal cartilage. . 🔺So when is muscle shortens he has the propensity to pull the scapular forward and down pulling the upper back into a kyphotic type shape. . 🔺Tightness and triggerpoints can entrap the axillary artery and the brachial plexus therefore frequently mimicking cervical radiculopath

This is my variation of a pec minor "release." Normally these techniques get results, at the expense of being uncomfortable at best and painful at worst. There is a pain free version of every painful technique you've ever learned. Here, I'm using the scapular depressors to reciprocally inhibit the pec minor. After a few reps, her scapula was less anteriorly tipped, IR was improved along with overhead mobility. She could now do overhead carries to lock in the new overhead motion. Are you a patien