[Coop42]

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/

[chroma]

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

[Coop42]

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.

[mspennyloafer]

yeah my subscaps hurt

teres minor too

[Coop42]

Originally Posted by Coop42

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.

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.

[Coop42]

Originally Posted by chroma

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

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.

[chroma]

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).

[joojee22]

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