TRICEPS BODY FLOSSING TECHNIQUES:

THE TRICEPS FACTOR:      I have found that when the triceps muscle is tight it can create a virtual lock in the shoulder joint, limiting its range of motion.  It can work in conjunction with the anterior deltoid, the pectoralis muscles, suprasinatus as well as others to 'lock' a forward shoulder.  It's difficult to return the shoulder to  its neutral position.  This creates pain and fatigue, decreased amplitude in pectoral girdle for respiration, and often, neck and back pain when chronic.   

This release can be uncomfortable to begin, so we generally begin with light pressure.  Fascia prefers to be released during gentle movements within ranges of motion at the proximal and distal joints.   Triceps will often be a tightness that people are unaware of.  Once you begin to relieve it, you can find relief in the entire pectoral girdle, shoulder and upper back.

Triceps Release can increase circulation in the arm and shoulder joint, relieve associated facial pain up and down our fibrous 'chains' of movement.  

Constant flexion in the arms during computer work, driving, writing, playing a musical instrument or any similar activities, can keep the lower arm in constant contraction.  The fascia will respond by stiffening, losing its elasticity, and limiting your range of motion.  This creates diminishment of function, range of motion and sometimes numbness.  Forearm release can be done with cross fiber pressure up and down the length of the arm, elbow to wrist.