Knowing levator scapulae, rhomboids, upper trapezius, and pectoralis minor release and lengthening techniques can reduce shoulder pain, neck pain, scapulothoracic pain, etc. and improve fitness performance.

Scapula Muscles: Release and Lengthening

Integrated functional anatomy of the latissimus dorsi. Attachments, nerves, palpation, joint actions, arthrokinematics, fascia, triggerpoints, and behavior in postural dysfunction. Common activation exercises, foam rolling, stretching, and strengthening exercises for the lats. 

Latissimus Dorsi 

Knowing erector spinae, latissimus dorsi, psoas, and iliacus (iliopsoas) release and lengthening techniques can reduce back pain, sacroiliac (SI) joint pain, knee pain, etc. and improve fitness performance.

Lumbar Extensor: Release and Lengthening 

Integrated functional anatomy of the teres major. Attachments, nerves, palpation, joint actions, arthrokinematics, fascia, triggerpoints, and behavior in postural dysfunction. Common foam rolling, injury prevention, and stretches for the teres major.

Teres Major

Integrated functional anatomy of the iliocostalis, longissimus, and spinalis. Attachments, nerves, palpation, joint actions, arthrokinematics, fascia, triggerpoints, and behavior in postural dysfunction. Common exercises, foam rolling, and stretches for the lower back/erector spinae.

Erector Spinae

Knowing internal rotator release and lengthening techniques can reduce shoulder pain, neck pain, scapulothoracic pain, etc., and improve fitness performance.

Shoulder Internal Rotator and Posterior Deltoid: Release and Lengthening 

Integrated functional anatomy of the coracobrachialis. Attachments, nerves, palpation, joint actions, arthrokinematics, fascia, triggerpoints, and behavior in postural dysfunction. Common exercises, foam rolling, and stretches for the coracobrachialis. 

Coracobrachialis

Integrated functional anatomy of the rhomboids. Attachments, nerves, palpation, joint actions, arthrokinematics, fascia, triggerpoints, and behavior in postural dysfunction. Examples of common strengthening exercises, foam rolling, mobility, and stretches for the rhomboids/mid-back muscles.

Rhomboids

This video demonstrates how to do a static stretch of the Latissimus Dorsi and Erector Spinae by performing a child's pose. Improve muscular flexibility and reduce aches and pains with this easy stretch.

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Latissimus Dorsi and Erector Spinae Static Stretch: Child's Pose

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