03/25/2026
Tight chest? Your pecs might be the reason your shoulders feel pulled forward and your upper back is constantly working overtime.
One technique we use a lot on the table is pin and stretch for the pecs. By applying pressure to the muscle and slowly opening the arm, it allows the tissue to lengthen and release in a way that static stretching alone usually can’t.
This kind of work can help with:
• Rounded shoulders
• Shoulder tension or impingement patterns
• Chest tightness from lifting or desk posture
• Upper back fatigue from overcompensating
Sometimes the problem in your back actually starts in the front of the body.