Soft tissue massage is often used to treat pain caused by the scalene muscles by relieving tension in the musculature and increasing joint stability. Because of their anatomical position, scalene muscles are frequently injured from car accidents, falls, and sports injuries.Įxcessive stress levels also tend to target the scalene muscles a little more than other muscle groups because of their function. Excessive tension in the scalene muscles may cause pain not only in the neck, but also in the chest, shoulder, upper back, and all the way down the arm into the hand.Įxcessive tension in the scalene muscles can impinge both nerve and blood flow into the upper extremities, which often results in elevated pain. The scalene muscles cover a large area of the neck, and as a result the scalene muscles are prone to injury and related overuse tension. Carrying a heavy backpack or purse on one side of the body.Sleeping on stomach with head to one side.Strained scalene muscles can also make you cough harder when you are suffering from a common cold or allergies, as the scalene muscles struggle to lift your ribs when you are constantly coughing.Īctivities that can cause scalene muscle pain are : Moreover, this is common for people who struggle with chest breathing, which is when they breathe in with their chests out, which in turn causes serious strain to their scalene muscles. Poor breathing can be a significant cause of a scalene strain. Tight or tense scalene muscles can also cause tension headaches and can pull the first rib upwards.
When the scalene muscles get very tight, they will send trigger points to the head, jaw, cheek, and behind and above the eye. The scalene muscles are the most prevalent muscles related to neck pain.
When scalene muscles are over-worked, muscle fibers tighten and build up waste products, which in turn cause neck stiffness, soreness, and limited range of motion. The scalene muscles are non-postural and fast-twitching muscles, which means they fatigue very quickly. In a perfect world the scalene muscles are meant to be relaxed and not working. The primary action of the posterior scalene is to elevate the second rib and tilt the neck to the same side. The primary action of the anterior and middle scalene muscles is to elevate the first rib, however they also flex and laterally bend the neck to same side. The scalene muscles are susceptible to a Muscle Strain. They run from the neck vertebrae to the upper two ribs. The scalene muscles consist of the three muscles found on each side of the neck. By: Justin Carmel, PT, DPT Where are the Scalene Muscles Located?
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