I often prescribe chest stretches to patients to help improve their posture and to decrease shoulder pain. If you have tight chest muscles it can pull your shoulders forward which is bad for your posture. This leads to a hunch back type appearance. It can also can pull the normal curve out of your neck and cause pinched nerves and rotator cuff tendinitis. That is why I recommend the chest stretches in the video below.

Chest Stretches Video

Please watch this great 1-Minute Video. I think you are really going to like these stretches.

I recommend you hold onto a door frame when doing these stretches. I would start out doing them 3-4X per week, and work up to making these part of your daily routine.

 Chest Muscle Action

Your chest muscles (pectoralis or pecs) originate from your sternum and ribs and attach to your shoulder. The main action of these muscles is to push your arms out or across your body. Daily activities like driving your car or desk work can lead to a tight chest.

Chest Stretches Alleviates Back and Neck Pain

Improving your chest flexibility will help you with back and neck pain relief. Many patients don’t realize that their tight chest that is pulling their spine out of alignment. The stretches in the video above can be part of your solution to long term pain relief and improved appearance. In addition you may also notice you can take a deeper breath.

Best Regards,

Dr. Sarro