Relieve Intercostal Muscles and Breathe Easier | Amazing Self-Massage and Feel-Good Stretches

The intercostal muscles are the muscles between the ribs. Their primary function is to assist with breathing. We need our intercostal muscles healthy and flexible, so that the chest cavity can expand and deflate freely as we inhale and exhale. If the intercostal muscles are sore, tight, injured, or restricted in any way, our breathing pattern is altered, becoming shallower and limiting the amount of oxygen that comes into the body.
Join me for an awesome self-massage for the intercostal muscles. We will release tight and tender points, deepen our breathing, and improve mobility of the ribcage. We’ll also do some wonderful stretches for the intercostal muscles, that will help to increase flexibility throughout the thorax. You’ll feel calmer, taller, and even get a mood boost!
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[@ceciliacheung3069]

Wow, thank you! I was in a hit and run/drunk driving MVA several years ago that caused 2 upper back fractures and ligament damage down the chest (among several other injuries). I couldn't find relief until i watched your video, so thanks again!

[@rachelrichardsmassage9660]

Wow, I'm so glad this was helpful for you! Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@logicalhumanism]

Thank you. I think this is one of the most important self massages and healing techniques.

[@rachelrichardsmassage9660]

I'm so glad you found it helpful!

[@flashthompson7]

Thank you for your free generosity! You are so amazing!

[@rachelrichardsmassage9660]

Thank YOU for your kind words and support! 🙂

[@mrs.charissagraham2849]

Yay thank you for doing this video! ❤🎉

[@rachelrichardsmassage9660]

Glad you like it, Charissa!

[@PraveenSrJ01]

Thank you so much Rachel. This really helps me! 😊

[@rachelrichardsmassage9660]

That's wonderful, Praveen!

[@sfimpala]

I strained my intercostal muscle which was tightening my chest & this helped release the tightness in my chest🩷🙏.. thank you so much! will repeat this gently in the coming days.

[@rachelrichardsmassage9660]

I'm so glad it's helpful!

[@maddybeaty9306]

This was amazing my back pain feels so much better after this and i had no idea this was the cause.

[@rachelrichardsmassage9660]

Awesome, Maddy! I'm so glad it helped :)

[@pavonated]

Thank you!

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My pleasure, Kenley!

[@rotorudage]

Love the video

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Glad to hear it!

[@douglasbinns450]

Really good. Thank you.

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Glad you like it!

[@LAUREL5784]

Thank you!! ❤❤❤

[@rachelrichardsmassage9660]

My pleasure!

[@Muted1696]

Thank You 😊

[@rachelrichardsmassage9660]

My pleasure!

[@mr.x8259]

I just had a deep tissue massage, but still felt tight in this area. Thank goodness for your channel. I would pay handsomely for a book detailing your techniques.

[@rachelrichardsmassage9660]

I'm glad it helped! I've been considering a book, so that may happen 😊

[@endeavor8850]

This video is so wonderful, i have such deep tension inside my abdomonal region. This gave me much relief. Your videos are saving us here as always.
Hope you're doing well, :)

[@rachelrichardsmassage9660]

I'm so glad it gave you relief! Thank you so much for your kind words and support :)

[@melissamattoon4219]

Thank you so much! Really helps with anxiety. Any recommendations for tender areas under and in front of armpit?

[@rachelrichardsmassage9660]

Glad it helps, Melissa! I address areas around the armpit in my shoulder videos. Here's one: ruclips.net/video/81CraDBvH-4/видео.html

[@melissamattoon4219]

Thanks so much!

[@thenightfox3873]

I get tightness and pain in my upper chest from my intercostal muscles on the left side, the pain comes and goes and there are many points of soreness near my sternum were the ribs connect, how can I ease the pain.

[@rachelrichardsmassage9660]

Maybe try this video?

[@Allanvre]

Hey, does cupping work to relax these muscles as well? If i were to use oils and glide the suction over the ribs.

[@rachelrichardsmassage9660]

Sorry, cupping is outside of my scope of practice.

[@Allanvre]

understood, thanks!

[@walkwagrepeat]

11:41 ❤

[@rachelrichardsmassage9660]

Glad you like it!

[@bhartikeshwani2408]

Plzz make for lymphatic drainage

[@rachelrichardsmassage9660]

I don't specialize in lymphatic drainage, but there are other channels on RUclips that can help you with that.

[@James-ib3xi]

I'm the first one! :D

[@rachelrichardsmassage9660]

Congratulations, James!

[@tayabbutt1803]

🤔

[@rachelrichardsmassage9660]

Confused?

[@skaterdude14b]

I need advice. Is this the best way to reach you?

[@rachelrichardsmassage9660]

You can ask me questions on this channel or email me. You can find my contact info below, in the link to my website.

[@bengarret8012]

Any chance you know how to do a colon massage through the belly button? If so, can you do a video on it?

[@rachelrichardsmassage9660]

For that, I recommend seeing a visceral manipulation specialist.