When the pectoralis (pec) muscles are strained, overused, or even tightened due to bad posture, it can cause chest pain and tightness. These easy chest pain relief techniques should help, but it’s always important to check in with your doctor if you are having chest pain to rule out any serious conditions. Buy a worksheet with these chest stretches: https://www.askdoctorjo.com/product/relieve-chest-pain-worksheet

Stretching the pec muscles can help relax tight muscles and lengthen them.

Deep breathing exercises through the chest area help expand the ribcage. This helps stretch and release the muscles around the chest and upper back area.

Seated Ts help strengthen the muscles as well as open up the chest area.

Related Chest Stretching Videos:

Chest Stretches for Tight or Sore Muscles:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NePr1XKRTLU&index=5&list=PLPS8D21t0eO_aKBiXrRDEvPM3hRzXUJQd

Chest Muscle Pain Relief:
https://youtu.be/jpk0JpbTfO0

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00:00 – Chest Pain Relief Stretches
00:38 – Chest Stretch Hands Behind Back
01:38 – Deep Breathing with Arm Movements
02:58 – Seated Ts

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