01/24/2026
Most people have never heard of the coracobrachialis, but it plays a huge role in how your shoulder, neck, and even facial tension behave.
This move targets the coracobrachialis, a small but powerful muscle that runs deep inside the arm from the coracoid process of the shoulder into the medial humerus and blends into the tissue of the armpit. It helps flex and stabilize the shoulder, but when it holds too much tone it can pull the shoulder forward, load the rib cage and neck, and feed into chronic tension patterns that travel upward.
You’ll often feel it like a guitar string under the arm, and for many people it’s extremely sensitive. Scraping it aggressively usually creates more guarding and irritation. Instead, I’m using a two point traction by controlling the arm while gently stabilizing the head. I’m not cranking on it. I’m creating intelligent tension through the fascial line so the tissue can lengthen, decompress, and restore better communication between the shoulder, ribs, and neck.
When this area starts to normalize, clients often notice easier arm movement, improved breathing mechanics, less neck and jaw tension, and better overall posture. Small muscles can drive big patterns when you understand the system instead of chasing symptoms.
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