Performance Therapy — Pectoralis

The pectoralis minor responds well to treatment using the forearm. Dry needling can also be used to great effect, but only if you are very familiar with the anatomy of the area.    Trigger points in pectoralis minor are often associated with elbow pain Along with the pectoralis major, the pectoralis minor forms the anterior wall of the axilla. The pec minor is too often overlooked and is as susceptible to trigger points as it's larger neighbour, pectoralis major.  Trigger Points - Referred Pain Trigger points in the pec minor are a common cause of anterior shoulder pain, but as with the...

Stuart Hinds demonstrates some techniques for treating biceps brachii and pectoral pain.   Bicipital Tendinitis Bicipital tendinitis is a condition caused by irritation and inflammation to the biceps brachii, a tendon that lies on the front of the shoulder and allows elbow flexion and supination of the forearm. Overuse of the biceps brachii can result in inflammation and irritation of the tendon of the long head of biceps occurs as it moves up and down in the intertubercular (bicipital) groove of the humerus. Inflammation can be to the tendon itself or to the tendon sheath or paratenons. This condition is commonly...

'Winged scapula' is a problem that affects a small but diverse section of the population. Some mild cases may produce no symptoms but more severe cases may be very painful and there can be a significant loss of movement and control over the shoulder. In this video, Stuart Hinds demonstrates passive/positional release massage techniques for the pectoralis muscles.