Subscapularis Technique? ...self-treat

[Spicy Chicken Sandwich]

Hi...anyone have an effective technqiue to release the subscapularis on oneself?

I'm currently using a mini-massager that seems to be doing a darn good job! It is non-invasive and very effective at vibrating the muscle loose. It's difficult to reach around and get in there myself. I suppose I could use a tool to dig in there...like a non-invasive screwdriver, lol.

Thanks!

 

[yyyyyy]

You can work on subscap in the arm pit. Doing some TP and MFR will help out. Then stretch the subscap by raising the hand over the head with the arm straight up, bend at the elbow and touch the hand at the top of the thorasics, pull on the bent elbow medially. The stretch should be felt in the pit area as well as down the side. Hope this helps.....

 

[heaven mclovin]

I use a technique described in the Clair-Davies Trigger Point Workbook:
Sit in a chair & lean forward, resting your unaffected arm's elbow on the knee, and let the affected arm (the one whose subscap you want to work) hang straight down between your legs. Use the thumb or fingertips of your good arm to massage the subscapularis of the affected arm. (The hanging position of the arm between your legs allows easy access to the subscap. and the elbow resting on the knee of the hand that's doing the massaging provides easy leverage.) It's hard to describe without a picture, but I searched & couldn't find any picture!

 

[Sally]

Thanks, dodab, for the great stretch.

Blisss, I've got a pretty clear visual of your suggested technique...tried it and do find it very effective and easy to get at subscap (not too invasive either).

Getting my shoulder into a comfortable enough position to work on it is challenging (stretching, as well). So far, the mini-massager does the best work...although I find the muscles in spasm post-massage, after a few hours or more. I'm attempting to get relief between appointments.

Thanks again!

 

[MDX 0601]

P.S. Should I have posted this in Injury/Illness/Pathology/Procedure? ...if so, oopsey sorry.

 

[As Good As It Gets lol]

P.S. Should I have posted this in Injury/Illness/Pathology/Procedure? ...if so, oopsey sorry.

It fits here fine! You asked for some techniques.....you already HAD the injury! :?

 

[Brad B]

It fits here fine! You asked for some techniques.....you already HAD the injury! :?

Okey dokey...thanks! t101