Clavicular Sternal Trigger Point

MUSCLE RELIEF

BENEFITS:

Potentially opens up full chest and shoulders, decreases mechanical pull on clavicle, decreases mechanical pull on cervical vertebrae, can provide instant relief from forward head posture, can relieve tension in SCM.

Releasing a couple trigger points right at the very front of your chest can help open your shoulders wider, instantly creating that more confident posture!

Take note of your posture before you begin (picture optional). After you’ve completed one side, notice the difference it makes in comparison to your other side.

Here’s how it works:

Your collar bone (clavicle) and breastbone (sternum) come together to form a large T shape. If you look at the T shape, there are two right angles, one on each side, where one side of your breastbone meets the collarbone. On either side of the breastbone, right under the collar bone, hides a nasty trigger point that can cause a host of minor issues.

Take your fingers and smash this area. If it hurts, then you’ve found a trigger point. Follow through into the 90-degree angle of bone for something hard to press this trigger point against.

To take it one step farther, press the trigger point against the corner of bone while simultaneously pulling your arm out to the side. You’ll be creating a stretch in the muscle that actively releases the dysfunctional tissue.

There is no retest, only a recheck in the mirror. Enjoy your improved, relaxed posture and visit this area every few days until your body fully adapts to the freed up space you’ve created.

QUICK REFERENCE:

1. Take your fingers and smash the trigger point located within the corner of muscle located between the side of your sternum and under your collarbone. Follow through into this 90 degree angle of bone.