Dr Ozello's Sports Medicine Report: Serratus Anterior Stretching Part 1

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Serratus Anterior Muscle (AKA Boxer's Muscle)
Origin: First eight or nine ribs. Muscle branches (AKA Slips). Two slips from 2nd rib, one slip from all other ribs.
Attachment: Anterior medial border of scapula.
Innervation: Long Thoracic Nerve from brachial plexus roots C5. C6 & C7.
Actions: Scapular protraction, stabilization of scapula & assist in upward rotation of scapula.
Stretch the Serratus Anterior muscle to improve posture, increase shoulder, ribcage & spine health and improve upper body function.
Hold a mild comfortable stretch in the serratus anterior muscle for 5 to 120 seconds to decrease muscle tension & improve flexibility.
Perform serratus anterior stretches while seated, supine, laying supine on a BOSU ball & in a supine position on a foam roller.

Dr Donald A Ozello DC of Championship Chiropractic in Las Vegas, NV
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