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 individuals with non …

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...

The first rib is an atypical (shorter and structured differently) rib that can become elevated out of place. Mobilizing it or getting into its original position can relieve compression of the nerves and blood …

Oct 9, 2025 · First rib pain can be caused by bad posture or a traumatic event. Rib mobilization can help to treat it, learn here how.

The effectiveness of this exercise can be enlarged by pressing the head down by hands. Activation of the scalene muscles is the most important exercises. These exercises help to normalize the function …

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

Jan 4, 2013 · Although several manual therapy techniques have been described to relieve rib dysfunction discomfort, a technique that is directed specifically to the mobilization of the first rib is …

First rib mobilization with a strap is a great way to help relieve neck pain, shoulder pain and arm and hand numbness and tingling that's caused by an immobile or hypomobile first rib.

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 should be …

Sit on a wide belt or the edge of a towel. Place the belt at the base of your neck as shown. Pull down firmly and hold for 1 minute. Physical therapy exercise: First rib mobilization.