Try This Deep Tissue Myofascial Release for Anterior Scalenes

In this video, Erik Dalton demonstrates a deep tissue myofascial release technique for the anterior scalenes. Using a gentle approach, Erik explains how to effectively release tension in this often-overlooked area without causing discomfort. By carefully positioning the body and using a soft grip, Erik stretches the anterior scalenes away from their attachments on the cervical transverse processes. This massage technique helps alleviate tightness and dysfunction in the neck without inducing pain or irritation. Perfect for massage therapists looking to safely treat the anterior scalenes in their practice.

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[daltonmyoskeletal]

This technique is best learned in a supervised setting. The finger position and angle are critically important. Once it's shown correctly, it's actually quite easy to duplicate....much thanks!

[jakebarnes]

The demonstration model was in another video I saw. She's the luckiest gal in the world. I sooo need a lot of deep tissue stuff done. I have terrible kyphosis and lordosis. Trying to "fix" it with some exercises. Good videos. Thanks.

[TachoSJ]

Very helpful and cool technique... I mimicked the positioning and placement on myself... very cool, thank you Eric!

[tarahall]

I wish our SD AMTA chapter would bring Erik to South Dakota for our 50th Anniversary Fall convention in 2017.  I enjoy his books and his commitment to the massage profession.

[sunonwater]

Cool, thanks for posting these! Love that you have the anatomy pics!

[juan]

You can even apply much more different motion with this technique.  Thanks again Erik

[rachels]

I've attempted this after repeatedly watching the video, and am still pretty lost. Tried it on my husband, who was very uncomfortable by my attempts. Possibly this is something which really needs supervision during practice.

[KimAruba]

Hello Eric. I'm writing from Aruba. When do you plan on another Costa Rica workshop? Kindest regards Kim 

[Massagetime]

+bobleeswaggert well, i must say you air a good debate for once but then you spoil it with your judgments of my knowledge.

your good point is those that state they dont treat this or that is a valid point. no one should rule out addressing any tissue and it may be the case thatca scalene could develop a pathology and this need be treated.

however, you fail to recognise, by no fault of your own or anyone elses, just what i am.
A.T. STILL founded oseopathy and developed a theory for treatment off his own observations, a new approach at the time. I am that Pioneer and it doesnt matter how many times i hear practitioners like your self talking the way you do, you will never reach the best you can be. you will have patients that get better and then you will have your bread and butter patients that never fully get better and you will proceed to explain to them that their body refuses to release and you will continue to try a new approach that you learned in your continued development courses only to find that 20yrs later you are still stuck in the same cycle believing you are going forward.

now if you open up that so called open mind of yours, to my - in your view undereducated dispelling and unable - mind you will see the truth in my wise words. so i will list it as simple points for you to digest and then dismiss again missing all the real beauty. if you wish for me to sum up from a degree level anatomical view point please let me know but i thought teaching you to suck eggs may be a little disrespectful.

1. the c spine is not for side bending the head to left and right (our senses are set out on a horizontal stand point. tilt your head sideways and run around to see what i mean)

2 ant and mid scalene support the first rib in a fixed position to allow a large upper thorax for the heart lungs and vessels.
3. fixed scalenes stabalise the first rib and c spine maintaining the scalene triangles and also reducing stress on structures exiting the TO.
4. A fixed c spine allows correct movement at the OA and AA joints of rotation and flexion extension.

i could go on and on but as each case has a different an assessment must be made to determine the full approach, but i would still leave the scalenes alone.

now i have 1 question for you. do you know how to release tension on the scalenes without touching the scalenes direct????

[Massagetime]

i dislike this video. several reasons. the suggestion of where people "Usually" get problems is presumptuous and wrong. secondly, i never treat the anterior or middle scalene because these muscles are supporting the rib cage from the neck and stabalising the thoracic outlet. loosening off the scalenes creates a depressed 1st rib that in turn narrows the scalene triangle and leaves the patientbipen to compression of the subclavian artey or the brachial plexus.