14/07/2025
Muscle of the Month Series: The Scalene Muscles 💪
The scalenes are a group of three muscles (anterior, middle, and posterior) located on the sides of the neck. They play a key role in breathing, posture, and thus vocal function.
🔹 Breathing: The scalenes assist in lifting the ribcage during inhalation, helping with deep breaths—but overuse can lead to neck tension and restricted airflow.
🔹 Head, Neck & Posture: These muscles stabilize and move the neck, but excessive tension can pull the head forward, impacting vocal ease and alignment.
🔹 Impact on Voice: Tight scalenes can impact the general freedom and mobility of the anterior neck and laryngeal area. This can restrict mobility and can create a sensation of throat tightness.
🔹 Pain Referral: Trigger points in the scalenes can cause pain in the neck, shoulders, chest, and anterior neck.
Stay tuned for our next video, where we’ll share a simple exercise to release scalene tension and improve your vocal freedom! 📣
🚨 This post is for informational purposes only. If you have voice or health concerns, consult a qualified healthcare professional.
