How to mobilize the 1st rib in an interior or caudal direction applying force using a posterior lateral approach. Demonstrations in this video include Maitland III and IV oscillatory...

The addition of manipulative therapy to the cervical-thoracic spine and rib cage to usual medical care (UMC) has been shown to produce superior clinical outcomes to UMC alone in individuals with non …

Oct 9, 2025 · What Is First Rib Mobilization? Improving the mobility and position of the first rib alleviates irritation of the nerves and blood vessels just below it, can get rid of pain and discomfort.

Oct 12, 2023 · Some examples of exercises and stretches for First Rib Mobilization include anterior scalene stretches, scalene muscle strengthening exercises, and nerve gliding exercises to improve …

Aug 15, 2025 · Focusing on deep breaths that expand the abdomen rather than the upper chest helps to promote natural rib movement. This can alleviate tension on the first rib and surrounding structures. …

First rib mobilization with a strap is a great way to help relieve neck pain, shoulder pain and arm and hand numbness and tingling that's caused by an immobile or hypomobile first rib.

First Rib Mobilization – Strap HOW: For this exercise begin in a seated position with a strap like object slung over one shoulder and tucked under the opposite hip like a seatbelt. The strap should be …

Jan 4, 2013 · Although several manual therapy techniques have been described to relieve rib dysfunction discomfort, a technique that is directed specifically to the mobilization of the first rib is …

Jan 8, 2024 · BANDED FIRST RIB HEAD TILT The banded first rib head tilt exercise is a rib joint mobilization exercise that is used to target the first rib. Start by looping a thick monster band over top …

Jul 6, 2018 · The first rib is right under your collarbone and can be elevated which causes all sorts of issues for the neck and shoulder (s). Check out the video to see how to mobilize the first rib.