External and Internal Intercostals – Stretching

Joe Muscolino

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    The external and internal intercostal muscles are stretched with opposite-side (contralateral) lateral flexion of the trunk at the spinal joints.

     

    Notes:

    • The lateral flexion motion should be focused at the thoracic spine.
    • Flexion could be added to increase the stretch for the posteriorly oriented intercostals.
    • Extension could be added to increase the stretch for the anteriorly oriented intercostals.

     

    The external and internal intercostal muscles are stretched with opposite-side (contralateral) lateral flexion of the trunk at the spinal joints. 

    The external and internal intercostal muscles are stretched with opposite-side (contralateral) lateral flexion of the trunk at the spinal joints.