Массаж лестничных мышц при болях в шее, груди, руках и верхней части спины

Massage for pain in the neck, chest, arms and/or upper back will help relieve or relieve pain if it is caused by the scalene trigger points. How scalene muscles are associated with reflected pain in the neck, chest, etc., how to massage trigger points located in this area, what sensations can occur during massage of the scalene muscles – read about all this in the article prepared for you by estet-portal.com.

Location of trigger points in scalene muscles

Trigger point #4 is located in the Bermuda Triangle, which contains the scalene muscle group. One point is located in the abdomen of the scalene medius, which is the most important trigger point, however it is not necessarily the only – any place in the Bermuda Triangle can be a source of health problems. Therefore, precise massage is not required at all – it is enough to carefully probe the entire indicated area.

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Trigger point massage technique for pain in the back, neck, chest and arms

During the massage of this trigger point, the fingers should be even, and their pads should be placed in the recess of the triangle – above the clavicle, opposite the trapezius muscle, which runs along the top of the shoulder, outside the sternocleidomastoid muscle, which is V-shaped.

In this position, your hands should be tilted slightly inward, and "look" on the chest. Now press with the pads (not the tips) of your fingers on the muscles that fill the triangle. With this pressure, you can stimulate trigger points and stretch your muscles without worrying about precision.

Feel the triangle with your fingertips in a circular motion, locate the muscles by lightly tapping them. This area contains a whole host of trigger points, each of which may be of particular interest.

Is there any danger in massaging this sensitive area

In a way. Many people are afraid to stumble on blood vessels or nerves, so remember that you should not massage this area intensively, just like using any tools – only fingertips. If during the massage you stumble upon the carotid artery or jugular vein, you will definitely feel an intense pulsation. In this case, you must move to the side.

Read also: Subscapularis trigger points: how to recognize the problem and manage pain

What sensations can occur during the massage of the scalene muscles

As a rule, massage of the scalene muscles – not a very pleasant process. Throat – a rather sensitive part of the body, so not all people like to feel pressure in this area. Some people enjoy the massage of the scalene muscles from the very beginning, and some need to overcome the initial discomfort. At best, if the scalene muscles are indeed the cause of chronic pain, massaging the scalene muscles is like finally finding the right place to scratch to get rid of the itch.

To increase the chances of a pleasant sensation during the massage of the scalene muscles, the movements should be slow and careful, sharp pressure should be avoided. With gentle pressure, you can get rid of referred pain.

Association of breathing with pain in the neck, chest, arms and upper back 

Typical pains, especially in the head, neck and shoulders, may be aggravated by insufficient breathing. This is only a theory, but the connection between improper breathing and pain is very simple to trace: the diaphragm does not perform its function properly, the muscles of the upper chest (pectoralis minor) and throat (sternocleidomastoid and scalene muscles) take part of the work of the diaphragm on myself. Such muscles are not designed for breathing, so they can be "exhausted"; to irritation and damage that can cause a whole cascade of consequences – from stiffness to rotator cuff injury, whiplash, and scalene syndrome.

Any cause that makes breathing difficult can cause strain on the scalene muscles. One of the most common causes of this problem is smoking, which is a risk factor for chronic pain.

Scales and tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)

Tennis Elbow – a good example of the importance of the scalene muscles in the development of many diseases with which they would seem to be unrelated.

The scalene muscle group is associated with lateral epicondylitis, which is common in people who type a lot and/or play racquet sports. Lateral epicondylitis – it is an inflammatory disease, in the development of which play & nbsp; the role of myofascial trigger points, especially point #5, located in the muscles of the forearm. And the key to stimulating this point is to stimulate trigger point #4, which has a beneficial effect on the points located in the forearm.

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