Using the Graston technique while having the muscle actively contract and relax

Using a Massage Gun while a cup is applied to the skin!

Attention Rotational Sport Athletes & Desk Workers!

This edition of Tri-Covery Education deals with the Thoracic Spine and quick technique to give some much needed relieve in a very commonly held stress spot. The thoracic vertebrae compose the middle segment of the vertebral column. There are 12 in the human body. They are distinguished by the presence of facets on the sides of the bodies for articulation with heads of the ribs.

The main function is to hold the rib cage and protect the heart and lungs. In rotational sports, athletes must have, at minimum, adequate thoracic spine mobility in order to create the needed separation to transfer force from the lower extremity to the upper extremity while swinging/hitting, throwing, shooting and while changing direction.

While working on the Sartorius Muscle in class, Jeff had a great nugget for us to practice. That was, to use a slow release technique after muscle activation (PNF - Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation). Very effective in getting the intended muscle to "relax and release"