02/21/2026
Why are we lifting, moving, and rotating the arm while manipulating the soft tissue surround the pits?!
Hear me out!
✨ The Healing Power of the Armpit (Yes — Really.)
Most people don’t realize how much is happening in the space beneath your arm — but the axillary (armpit) region is a major crossroads for healing, movement, and nervous system balance.
🔹 Lymphatic System Support
The armpits house important clusters of lymph nodes that help filter fluid, manage waste, and support immune function. When the surrounding tissues are tight or stagnant, drainage can slow — contributing to fullness, tension, or discomfort through the chest, shoulder, and arm.
🔹 The Brachial Plexus
A large network of nerves called the brachial plexus travels through this area, supplying sensation and strength to the entire arm and hand. Restrictions here can sometimes contribute to numbness, tingling, or reduced mobility further down the chain.
🔹 Musculature & Movement
Major muscles like the pectorals, lats, and rotator cuff connect through this region. Because these muscles work together for pushing, pulling, and lifting, tightness here can affect posture, neck tension, and shoulder mechanics.
🔹 Shoulder Joint Stability
The shoulder is designed for mobility — but that mobility depends on balanced support. Healthy tissue around the axillary space helps stabilize the joint and allows smoother, more efficient movement.
💡 Why this matters:
When we treat the body, we don’t just focus on WHERE it hurts — we look at the supporting structures that keep everything moving well together. We find out WHY it hurts.
Your body doesn’t work in pieces… it works in connected systems.
