Banded First Rib Head Tilt

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 the shoulder near the base of the neck. Anchor the other end down with your foot while you are standing. You many additionally hold onto a weight such as a kettlebell or dumbbell on the targeted side. Begin to laterally flexing the cervical spine by bending the neck side to side. Complete the movement at a 4-5 second tempo. Attempt to reach full range of motion within tolerance.

Structures involved:

• Scalenes

• Upper trapezius

• Levator Scapulae

• First Rib

Related conditions:

• brachial plexopathy / brachial plexus impingement

• neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome / NTOS

• first rib dyfunction

• cervical dorsalgia

• spinal accessory nerve impingement

• elevated first rib

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