Mastering Supraspinatus Release: A Must-Know Technique for Bodyworkers

This stalwart muscle may be super small but it’s super strong: Despite being a relatively small muscle, the supraspinatus is crucial in maintaining shoulder stability. It helps keep the head of your humerus properly aligned in the glenoid fossa.

It's the most commonly injured rotator cuff muscle: Out of all the muscles in the rotator cuff, the supraspinatus is the most commonly injured, especially in activities like throwing, lifting, or repetitive overhead motions. It's also a key culprit in shoulder pains.

It’s an abductor of the humerus – just think how many times a day you raise your arm to the side every day. This muscle is constantly multi-tasking!

The supraspinatus often becomes constricted, tightly gripping the humerus head. In this video I demonstrate a crucial strategy - the Pin and Move method, also known as the Active Release Technique on the belly of supraspinatus. This approach helps to relax the tissue, enabling it to function more effortlessly.