To drive air into the chest, we will take advantage of two factors: The real solution? Improve chest wall dynamics. Sitting upright will neither change anterior thorax expansion nor impact upper trap tightness. Thus, this body shape increases muscle activity along the ENTIRE upper trap. Guess what these actions do to the upper trap? This muscle’s functions are clavicle elevate and head extension ( this study).
With this shape, you’ll see the following occur at the head and shoulder blades: If the anterior thorax can’t expand, the upper back will appear more rounded. In regards to trap tightness, we will focus on an inhalation restriction. Solid rib is the inhale, dotted rib is the exhaleĮither motion can become restricted. With exhalation, it moves backward and downward. Upon inhalation, this area moves forward and upward. The anterior thorax (front of the chest moves as we breathe. It actually has more to do with the shape our thorax assumes to better help us breathe. Slouching isn’t some magical posture we assume because we are lazy, on a computer, or text too much. Upper Trapezius Stretch 4: The patients position is to Stand by an open doorway and bend at the waist so your shoulder is lined up with the wall. Though stretching may reduce pain, (this study), but it will not influence the thorax.Īnd that’s because most people don’t grasp what is actually happening when slouching occurs. The other reason? According to contemporary research, stretching likely works by increasing stretch tolerance. Not…gonna…happen (photo credit – wikimedia commons) This body orientation is one reason why stretching the upper trap does NOTHING. In fact, it’s likely the most overlooked reason for tight upper traps. Slouching increases upper trap muscle tension. Now, keep your hand on your trap and slouch.ĭid you notice a difference in how tense your trap felt? Take to your other hand and place it on your upper trap muscle on the reaching side. Sit up in your chair and reach one of your arms forward. How the thorax influences the upper trap tightness
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