Episode 115 : “1st Rib self-mobilization” FIRST RIB STIFFNESS & HYPOMOBILITY is often the culprit of shoulder & neck pain, it is easily overlooked due to hiding under your oversized upper traps. The 1st rib goes from your first thoracic vertebra around to your sternum. Thus when stiff can alter thoracic and scapular mechanics. The brachial plexus (a network of nerves running from your spine down your arms) is running directly over the 1st rib, thus when ELEVATED you can see how pressure is put o

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Do you notice your ribs are wider or sticking out more since you had kids? This causes problems for pelvic floor and/or abs! If your ribs flare in the front, your back muscles are tight. This means there is an imbalance front-to-back, and your rib cage bowl is no longer stacked over your pelvis bowl! 🥣 It leads to abs that are hard to access and a pelvic floor that stays tight. So let’s break down how to change it! You’re going to follow the tried-and-true sequence of lengthen, strengthen, over

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