Subscapularis Release
 

The subscapularis is a muscle that I'm starting to work on with myofascial release. It's a little bit tricky to get at because it's underneath the scapula but I can tell it's a very tight. Until recently, it's a muscle I wasn't aware of.

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...ed=0CEYQrQMwDQ

http://www.functionalpatterns.com/ro...t-here-you-go/

Nice playlist here:
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL927F3F3A04E8BDFB

And a pec minor release with theracane that I will have to try:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPnf-...E8BDFB&index=3

Yesterday, I took the handle off of an old lawn rake to use on the subscapularis and it works pretty well. A theracane works fairly well too. It's a pretty tender area though, so you have to be kind of careful.

yeah my subscaps hurt

teres minor too

More rake handle uses
 

The rake handle works really well on the hip flexors, thighs, and pec minor too. I just go outside and put the flat end against the wall, and the rounded end against the tight muscle, and lean on it. I can put more pressure on the muscle than I can with the theracane, and I don't have to use my arms either.

Those are all good videos. Functionalpatterns.com is my favorite website when it comes to learning self-myofascial release techniques. I learn a lot from Naudi Aguilar. The stuff he teaches works. I just picked up a lacrosse ball a couple of weeks ago to use on some areas. Works good.

Lacrosse balls are okay, but often they are too hard for me and I have to be extra careful to get the pressure just right. Tennis balls are often too big to dig into the spots that I want to work. I like the yoga therapy balls from Jill Miller. They are smaller than tennis balls and firm on the inside, but with a soft wrapping. They also have a little tote that makes it easy to sling them over the back (not that a sock wouldn't work too).

yes..
 

I am going to try these.. thanks for the post :)