The scalene muscles are a group of three paired muscles that are located in the lateral compartment of the neck. Originating from the anterior or posterior tubercles of the cervical vertebrae, these muscles insert into anatomical features of the first or second ribs. On each side of the neck, you’ll find the following scalene muscles: anterior scalene, middle scalene, and posterior scalene. Animation @anatomy.app #osteopathy #anatomy | Bradley Blair Osteopath

Anterior Scalene Technique The anterior scalene muscles run from the anterior tubercles of the transverse processes of the third through sixth cervical vertebrae to the first rib. With the other scalene muscles, they laterally flex the head and neck to the same side with the ribs fixed and rotate the head and neck to the opposite side. Bilaterally the scalenes elevate the ribs during inhalation and the anterior scalene flexes the head and neck. In this video demonstration, Erik shows one techniq

#DeadArm #ArmNumbness If you have an increase in numbness/tingling/burning/pain down the arm when your arms are overhead or while while sleeping on your side, there is a good chance that the scalene muscles in the side of the neck are tight due to poor posture and lack of shoulder blade strength/control. This “diagnosis” for this issue commonly referred to as TOS #ThoracicOutletSyndrome. The scalene muscles deep in the neck can become tight from having a rounded upper back, rounded shoulders, an