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 …

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 …

So we'll tackle this first rib pain with a self adjust (self mobilize) technique in the form of easy AT-HOME exercises and stretches.

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

Place a strap or rolled up sheet over your first rib as pictured above. Press down with your opposite hand while tilting your head away from the strap. Perform for 1-2 minutes taking …

First rib self mobilisation (First rib self mobilziation, with ball, sitting) Sit up straight holding a small ball, such as a tennis ball, in the opposite hand to the side you want to work on. Place the ball …

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 …

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...

Mar 3, 2025 · Explore effective rib mobilization techniques used by chiropractors and health professionals to enhance patient care and promote optimal health.

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 …