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Quick Self Massage To Improve Shoulder Flexibility | Shoulder Mobility Self Massage

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Have you ever wondered how to improve your shoulder flexibility and mobility? Maybe you've been stretching for what seems like forever and you still can't get your arms over your head.

Did you know that decreases in shoulder flexibility and mobility can increase your risk for shoulder impingement, neck pain, and rotator cuff tears?

This specific technique can help improve your shoulder flexibility in minutes at home without any equipment by releasing the anterior fibers of your serratus anterior muscle. Get ready for your mind to be blown. Perfect for athletes, weekend warriors, people with desk jobs, and circus artists/aerialists.

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This video will help with:

  • Shoulder flexibility

  • Shoulder pain or impingement

  • Head/neck tightness

 

TIMESTAMPS:

0:25 anatomy and explanation of the upper fibers of the serrates anterior muscle

1:26 testing shoulder mobility

2:24 explanation of how to do self massage

5:20 trigger point release of upper fibers of the serratus anterior muscle

6:08 before and after on L shoulder

6:28 self massage on the other shoulder (R)

7:48 before and after on R shoulder

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AUTHOR: Dr. Lauren Baker, DPT, PT, ATC, MTC is a Physical Therapist, Certified Athletic Trainer, Online Fit Coach, Military Wife, & Circus Addict who is obsessed with sharing all her adventures & knowledge so that you know that literally ANYTHING is possible with a little bit of Google & a WHOLE lot of courage. ps let's hang on instagram.

 

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