Supraspinatus
Supraspinatus
Stretches
Stretches
Supraspinatus, SHOULDER in front of the body Stretch for All standing
Supraspinatus, SHOULDER in front of the body Stretch for All standing
How to perform the stretch:
1. Start in a standing position
2. Choose the target muscle or side of the body you intend to stretch
3. Flex (Adduct and medially rotate) the target shoulder across the chest
4. Flex the target elbow to 45 degrees
5. Grasp this flexed elbow with the opposite hand
6. Pull the elbow horizontally across the front of the chest to increase the stretch
7. Hold the stretch for 20 Seconds
8. Release the stretch
Supraspinatus, SHOULDER behind the body Stretch for All standing
Supraspinatus, SHOULDER behind the body Stretch for All standing
How to perform the stretch:
1. Start in a standing position
2. Choose the target muscle or side of the body you intend to stretch
3. Extend (Adduct and medially rotate) the target shoulder behind the back
4. Flex the target elbow to 45 degrees
5. Grasp this flexed elbow with the opposite hand
6. Pull the elbow horizontally across the back to increase the stretch
7. Hold the stretch for 20 Seconds
8. Release the stretch
Muscle Details
Muscle Details
The Supraspinatus muscle is the most superior muscle that forms part of the rotator cuff group. It is most active in the first 30 degrees of shoulder abduction before the Deltoid begins its contraction and then it assists the Deltoid through the remainder of shoulder abduction.
Origin:
- Supraspinous fossa of the scapula.
Insertion:
- Greater tubercle of the humerus.
Action:
- Abduction of the shoulder and stabilization of the glenohumeral joint.
Supraspinatus muscle strain and tendinopathy during forceful abduction (rounding forward) of the shoulder, caused by sports such as basketball or golf. Also, tendon impingement, calcification and rupture can occur with age and is a major contributing factor to a ‘Frozen Shoulder’. Suffers from ‘Rotator Cuff’ tears.