Name: Supraspinatus SA Static Release
Uploaded: 2023-04-26T01:02:06.000Z
Duration: 1 min 57 s

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Learn how to properly perform a supraspinatus 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, alignment, and technique (including progressions and regressions). Safely reduce supraspinatus hypertonicity, improve shoulder mobility, and decrease discomfort associated with rotator cuff dysfunction. Suitable for all fitness levels. Perfect for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and rehabilitation clients seeking to reduce pain, improve posture, and restore optimal movement mechanics while reducing injury risk.

Introduction to Supraspinatus Release Techniques

Identifying the Supraspinatus Location

Technique for Trigger Point Release

Maintaining Pressure and Duration for Effective Release

Supraspinatus SA Static Release

This is Brent, President of B2C Fitness, and we're talking about self-administered static release techniques for those muscles just above our shoulder blade. Now, in the last video we did levator scapulae, in this video we're going to do a little trickier one, which is suprapinatus. So, I'm going to have Laura come out and help me demonstrate this one. Now, your supraspinatus lies in your supraspinous fossa. The way to find that is, if you find the superior angle of your scapula, find the ridge, you'll find this little line that goes across the back of your shoulder blade. Now, just above that line is your super spinous fossa. If you go from the corner and find where that little spine kind of divots this way, that's generally where trigger points for the supraspinatus are. Now, the one big problem we have is, we have big monster trap in the way, so we need to find a way to deactivate that, get it to kind of soften down and go to mush so we can get deep. In this case, all we're going to do is have Laura passively, laterally flex her head in the same direction. So we're going to use the same technique we used for levator scapulae, we're going to use the softball. We're going to find this little spot, we're going to lean back against the wall to apply pressure, she can use her opposite hand to stabilize. Make sure this arm is nice and relaxed. She's going to laterally flex her head and look for the most tender point. And, sure enough, she found it. So, we're going to hold this for 30 seconds to 2 minutes, or until we feel a release, ideally. We want those trigger points to completely go away. Once again, I talked about not doing this on the floor, it doesn't work out so well. Against the wall seems to apply the right amount of pressure, and be comfortable enough to sustain for the amount of time it's going to take to release. Thank you.

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Supraspinatus (Self-administered) Static Release:

Explain to your patient/client where they can find their supraspinatus, and palpate the area you would like to target with the release tool.

Before asking your patient/client to place the ball behind their shoulder blade, demonstrate the technique.

Instruct your patient/client to assume a position standing against a wall, with a ball or similar release tool placed over their supraspinatus, just superior to the spine of the scapula.

Have your patient/client lean back into the ball (pinning the ball between the supraspinatus and the wall behind them). For this technique, it is often helpful to be at 45° to the wall.

Important: To reach the deep supraspinatus, the upper trapezius muscle must be relaxed. Cue your patient into ipsilateral flexion, extension, and contralateral rotation (look away). They may even be able to lay their head against the wall, further relaxing the trapezius.

Have your patient/client use their opposite hand to adjust the ball, keeping the arm of the supraspinatus to be released relaxed and by their side.

Using the same arm, may increase supraspinatus activity and reduce the chance of reducing over-activity (achieving a "release").

Have your patient/client roll the ball or release tool medial to lateral, using the release tool to scan for the most tender point.

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.

Attempting this technique in a supine position places the thoracic spine, cervical spine, and shoulder in a compromised position and is not recommended.

Adjust the release tool by hand when necessary, there is no need to assume a position that you would use in "limbo" to get pressure on a trigger point.

Ensure that the trapezius is relaxed before attempting to find a tender point.

Numbness, tingling, and searing pain are not a good thing! If tingling, numbness, or searing pain is felt in the shoulder, arm, or fingers, try to move a centimeter or two in any direction. If a comfortable position cannot be found, discard this technique. Although this position is unlikely to impinge a nerve, it is possible to stretch the brachial plexus.

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