Exploring the Shoulder Blades

Listed by the publisher as “Upper Back Awareness”

The lesson begins with a standing and walking scan before transitioning to lying on the back. Students explore movements of the legs and feet to observe their effects on the pressure and landscape of the shoulder blades. The practice continues with arm variations and side-lying movements that differentiate the relationship between the spine, ribs, and shoulders.

Lying On BackLying On SideStandingSittingOtherSpineShoulder BladesRib CageSpine And BackWeight ShiftingPelvic MovementMotif: Rib Shoulder DifferentiationFlexion/Extension: Mixed Or BalancedRotation: DefiningSide bending: MinorCross-lateral: Moderate