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​Anatomy of pectoralis minor
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​Pectoralis minor is a small & deep muscle. Spasm mechanism of this muscle will limit the ability of the rib cage to expand, resulting in Shortness of Breath.

 
In BENPHYSIO, we believe that when pectoralis minor is involved, we will look into the short head biceps (SHBiceps) and levator scapulae as well (coupling muscles group). This is because the SHBiceps is attached to coracoid process of scapula. Both muscles’ contraction can caused scapula protraction. Besides that, we will look into levator scapulae as this muscle responsible for scapula upward rotation. We believe that rounded shoulders not only involving scapula protraction but also scapula upward rotation due to the coupling muscles.

Origin: Front 3rd to 5th ribs, close to costal cartilage (Variations in the origin of this muscle in common) 
Insertion: Superior - Medial border of coracoid process of scapula 
Nerve innervation: Medial pectoral nerve (C8-T1) 
 
Function: 
- Draws the scapula downward and forward into rib cage 
- Elevate ribs during abnormal breathing patterns or respiratory distress 

 Symptoms of pec minor spasm: 
  • Deep chest pain 
  • Unable to elevate shoulder, reaching forward and upward
  • Numbness through the inner arm, elbow, into wrist, hand and 4th and 5th  fingers 
  • Shoulder locked in “Guarding” position 
  • Same side neck rotation pain

Mechanism: 
  • Paradoxical breathing (chest breathing)  during respiratory distress. 
  • Overuse of pectoralis major (excessive push up exercise) 
  • Pectoralis minor tightness can be due to poor posture presented with rounded shoulder. 
 
Risk factor: 
  • Scoliosis 
  • Poor shoulder / posture
  • Chest breathing 
  • Excessive exercise - push up
 


Pec Minor Tightness ​Test 
Lie down on bed, measure the distance between Tip of Shoulder from bed.
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Pec Minor Stretch
Method 1:
Stand at the wall corner (as shown), put both palms on the wall and elbow in 90 degrees.
Move your body forward close to the corner.
Hold for 15s, repeat 3 reps, or more.
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Method 2:
​Holding both hands together at your back, and stretch it as far back as possible. 
Hold for 10-15s, repeat 3 reps, or more.
Can do it in walking, standing or sitting position. 
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  • HOME
    • 华语主页
    • Laman Utama
  • SERVICES
    • Neck, Migraine & Jaw >
      • Neck stiff / Wry neck
      • Migraine
      • Jaw Pain
    • Shoulder >
      • Frozen Shoulder
      • Rotator Cuff Injury
      • Mid Upper Back Pain
    • Spine
    • Knee, Foot, Ankle >
      • Metatarsalgia
    • Stroke / Parkinson >
      • Stroke / Parkinson - english
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      • Oval Damansara (HQ)
      • Pavilion, KL
      • Bangsar Village2
      • Kota Damansara
      • Kepong
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    • Founder's Message
    • Our FB live
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  • EVENTS
    • Our Events' Gallery
    • 2020 >
      • 6th MARCH: TM kerinchi
    • 2019 >
      • FIR promotion
      • June/July Parents' Day
      • 30th June: Health Carnival
      • 22nd apr : zurich true love health day
      • 6th & 7th Apr : Grizzly Open 2019
      • 28th March : Epson (M) Physio Sharing
      • 24th feb : kneepain @ Puchong
      • 27th Jan : E-excel Physio Sharing
      • 07 jan : DUMC Golden Club physio sharing
    • 2018 >
      • 17th dec EcoCity Soft launch
      • 2nd dec : Low back pain
      • 13 August : Scoliosis Screening in the School
      • 8th July : Health Carnival 2.0
    • 2017 >
      • 30th July : Health Carnival
      • 5th March: Hand/s Numbness after CNY
      • may/jun: post natal rehab
    • 2016 >
      • Mar: let's talk about neck & back pain
      • Aug: U3A Talk (2nd semester)
      • July: Talk About Knee Pain
  • BENPHYSIO'S TIPS
    • A Girl, A Lady, A Woman
    • Muscle tightness causing Chest Pain or Shortness of Breath?
    • Heart Rate Matters
    • How TRUE is your tennis elbow?
    • Office Stretching
    • Parkinson with BENPHYSIO
    • Postnatal Care (Care After Delivery)
    • Runners' Stretching
    • Shoppers' Stretching
    • Fore Foot pain / Metatarsalgia
    • Are you living with groin pain