Serratus Anterior Muscle Location and Trigger Points

The Serratus Anterior muscle attaches to the ribs and the shoulder blade.  Its main functions are to assist in raising the arm and to expand the ribs while breathing in. 

Serratus Anterior Referred Pain Patterns

Trigger Points in the Serratus Anterior muscle typically refer pain to the side and the lower portion of the shoulder blade.  Although the pain distribution isn’t large, the pain itself can be very uncomfortable.  When Trigger Points are present in this muscle, breathing in causes a sharp pain in the side.  Some people also describe feeling unable to breathe out fully.

The pain of Serratus Anterior Trigger Points can mimic the pain of lung disease and heart attacks.  Although these symptoms should be taken seriously, if no lung or heart problems have been found, it is worthwhile to address these Trigger Points with the Pressure Pointer.

Place right arm behind back, and grasp wrist with left hand, as shown.
Bend neck sideways to the left while pulling on right arm.
Hold for 10-15 seconds.
Repeat for other side.
Repeat cycle three times, at least three times daily.

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