How is serratus posterior superior treated?

Serratus Posterior Superior Pain Heavy breathing during strenuous activity, or struggling for breath during respiratory illness, such as pneumonia. Resting the muscle for a few days, or even visiting a chiropractor, can help ease the pain and improve mobility.

Is serratus posterior superior deep?

The serratus posterior superior is a thin, rectangular shaped muscle. It lies deep to the rhomboid muscles on the upper back.

How long does it take for a serratus anterior strain to heal?

If the LTN is injured, the usual outcome is a winging scapula caused by serratus anterior dysfunction, which limits overhead movements and significantly reduces performance. Recovery is usually spontaneous and occurs on average nine months after diagnosis.

How do you self release serratus posterior superior?

To self-release the Serratus Posterior Superior, you will need a ball and a wall. Locate the upper edge of your right shoulder bone by placing your right hand on your back, making the edge of the shoulder bone more prominent. Place the ball over the inner top edge of the scapula, leaning back over it.

Where does the serratus posterior superior muscle come from?

Here, we’ll discuss the Serratus Posterior Superior. This muscle arises from the last cervical vertebrae and the first three thoracic vertebrae on your spine. Its fibres travel outward below the shoulder bone to attach onto the second to fifth ribs. This muscle helps with rib movement and helps expand the rib cage, thereby aiding in respiration.

What are the symptoms of serratus posterior superior pain?

Symptoms: Pain from the serratus posterior superior is often described as a constant “deep ache” under the upper portion of the scapula. Pain can extend down the posterior aspect of the shoulder and arm to the ulnar side of the forearm, hand and little finger (Fig. 1).

How are muscle attachments treated in the serratus?

Treat the muscle attachments at midline along the lateral aspects of the spinous processes from C6-T2 (Fig. 3). To treat the muscle attachments on the 2nd-5th ribs, abduct the scapulae and move it laterally to uncover the entire serratus posterior superior.