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Scalenes Stretch

SCALENE STRETCH

This is a stretch for the muscles along the front of your neck. Start by anchoring the target side’s clavicle (collarbone) down with the fingers of both hands and slowly tilt your head away from the contact point. Hold for 3-5 breaths or up to 30 seconds.

Muscles Involved:

  • Scalenes

    • Anterior Scalene

    • Middle Scalene

    • Posterior Scalene

  • 1st and 2nd Rib

Related Conditions:

  • Brachial Plexopathy / Brachial Plexus Impingement

  • 1st Rib Dysfunction

  • Cervical Rib

  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

  • Neck Associated Disorder

  • Forward Head Posture

  • Upper Cross Syndrome

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