Name: Pectoralis Minor SA Static Release
Uploaded: 2023-04-26T01:00:51.000Z
Duration: 1 min 42 s

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Learn how to properly perform the pectoralis minor self-administered static release in this comprehensive step-by-step instructional video from the Brookbush Institute. This evidence-based video provides expert coaching on setup, positioning, tissue targeting, and safe pressure application to reduce pectoralis minor muscle tone, decrease trigger points, and improve shoulder mobility. Enhance scapular mobility and shoulder flexion range of motion while supporting optimal scapular mechanics with this targeted self-myofascial release technique. Perfect for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and rehabilitation clients seeking to reduce anterior shoulder tightness, improve mobility, and restore optimal shoulder mechanics while reducing injury risk.

Introduction to Self-Administered Pec Minor Release

Understanding Upper-Body Dysfunction and Pec Minor Role

Choosing the Right Tool for Release: Soft Ball vs Foam Roll

Demonstration of the Release Technique

Achieving Release: Techniques and Duration

Pectoralis Minor SA Static Release

This is Brent, President of B2C Fitness, and we're going to talk about self-administered static release of the pec minor. We already have Mike in position here, he's doing his right pec minor, but I'm going to have him go ahead and kneel up, and we're going to show you how we got in this position. Now, just a little background, Mike has a little bit of upper-body dysfunction, protracted shoulder girdle. Our pec minor is a protractor of the shoulder girdle, and a downward rotator. Downward rotation is also part of that dysfunction. It gets very short, very tight, very overactive, so we want to use a release technique to get it to relax. This muscle runs from coracoid process to ribs three, four, and five. Now, although most people use foam rolls to get at their trigger points, we're going to go ahead and use a soft ball because a foam roll is just a little too broad for this area. It doesn't fit in this cavity just underneath your clavicle, and just medial to your anterior delt. So a soft ball, placed here, we're going to have him roll around and find the most tender spot in that small area, I'll have him put his arm on stretch, and then just for comfort, use his opposite hand as a pillow. Let's go ahead have you demonstrate on your other side. Now, once Mike finds the spot, we're going to make sure he doesn't fidget or roll around. We want to make sure we hold on that point until we get a release. That's going to be 20 to 30 seconds, or possibly up to 2 minutes. How does that feel Mike? -I can definitely feel that. Alright! Thank you.

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Pectoralis Major (Self-Administered) Static Release:

Explain to your patient/client where they can find their pectoralis major (and minor), and if necessary palpate the portion of the pecs that you would like to target with the release tool.

Before asking your patient/client to lie face down, demonstrate the technique.

Instruct your patient/client to assume a prone position, with a ball or similar release tool under the side you wish to address.

Have your patient/client reach their arm out to about 130° of shoulder abduction on the target side.

Your patient/client may place the opposite hand under their forehead to use as "a pillow," keeping their face off the floor.

Have your patient/client roll superior to inferior and medial to lateral, using the release tool to scan for tender points.

When the most tender point is located have your patient hold still on that point and attempt to relax.

Wait for the discomfort to subside or for a “release” to occur (generally 30 – 120 seconds).

Move on to another tender point or the next muscle to be released.

The pectoralis minor and lateral portion of the pectoralis major can be released in a side-lying position. This is particularly effective for the pectoralis minor; in this position, a ball can be used to "get behind" the pectoralis major.

This technique does not work well when a foam roll or similar-sized release tool is used. Many of the trigger points associated with this muscle are located in the depression just medial to the deltopectoral groove.

Not accommodating breast size with the appropriately sized tool, and/or rolling over breast tissue may lead to pain and embarrassment. Although a tennis ball may work for some smaller individuals with less breast tissue, a softball or trigger point 5" massage ball is likely a better choice for most. Note, the majority of sensitive breast tissue is inferior to the trigger points associated with the pectoralis major and minor; there is no need to attempt to release these muscles through breast tissue.

Numbness is not a good thing! If tingling or numbness is felt in the shoulder, arm, or fingers, try to move a centimeter or two in any direction. These symptoms are likely caused by compressing the brachial plexus as it passes under the pectoralis minor, and as these nerves are fairly thin, moving a centimeter or two should allow your patient to release trigger points without the risk of irritating a nerve.

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