Tip Fix This Tiny Muscle to Relieve Neck Pain Search Skip to content Menu Menu follow us Store Articles Community Loyal-T Club Loyal-T Points Rewards Subscribe to Save Search Search The World s Trusted Source & Community for Elite Fitness Training Tip Fix This Tiny Muscle to Relieve Neck Pain Stiff neck and shoulders Achy upper back Release this unsuspecting muscle for immediate relief Here' s how by Michael Shaughnessy April 7, 2021May 11, 2021 Tags It Hurts Fix It, Training Ever turn the wrong way or wake up with a stiff neck or pain in the shoulder? You've probably tried all the head-tilt stretches for the traps and the classic arm-across-the-neck shoulder stretch. Maybe you've even foam-rolled the upper back and traps, but still, no relief. Well, the problem could be caused by a muscle you don't even know you have. The subclavius muscle is a short, triangular muscle of the thoracic wall that lies underneath the clavicle. It originates from the first rib and courses laterally to insert on the undersurface of the middle third of the clavicle. The main function of the subclavius is to stabilize the clavicle during movements of the shoulder girdle. It's also significant in preventing injuries to the adjacent neurovascular structures due to fractures of the clavicle (1). This little muscle can cause all kinds of problems and is often the most overlooked culprit of pain. Rounded posture and a lot of pressing volume in your program can exacerbate it. How to Fix It To release the subclavius, trace your clavicle (collar bone) on the inferior (underneath) area until you find a tender spot. Gently massage the area with your finger or use a round object to release the muscle. The best way to use a tool for this is to prop the ball up on a wall and lean into it for about two minutes. Next time you have nagging neck pain, give this a go. Source Sendic, G. (2020, October 29). Subclavius muscle. Retrieved March 02, 2021, from https://www.kenhub.com/en/library/anatomy/subclavius-muscle Get The T Nation Newsletters Don' t Miss Out Expert Insights To Get Stronger, Gain Muscle Faster, And Take Your Lifting To The Next Level related posts Training The Bikini Champion s Leg Workout For a powerful, beautiful lower body, use this leg workout from Bikini Olympia Champion, Nathalia Melo-Wilson. Exercise Coaching, For Women, Legs Andrew Coates & Nathalia Melo-Wilson August 3 Training Tip A Better Way to Box Jump This advanced exercise will build explosive power from the ground up. Check it out. Tips, Training Wil Fleming September 27 Training Tip The Dumbbell RDL Dumbbell Romanian deadlifts allow for more range of motion than the barbell variation. Great exercise for the glutes, hams, and low back. Exercise Coaching, Glutes, Legs, Tips Nick Tumminello January 3 Videos Tip The Hack Squat Drop Set Building legs isn't just about going heavy, but also increasing the time under tension. Drop sets allow you to go heavy for longer sets. Here's how it's done. Bodybuilding, Exercise Coaching, Legs, Tips John Meadows May 3