Serratus Anterior: Strategies to Tackle Deep Thoracic Pain
Serratus Anterior: Strategies to Tackle Deep Thoracic Pain
Serratus Anterior: Strategies to Tackle Deep Thoracic Pain
5 Hours CE/CPD | On-Demand Webinar Course with Allison Denney, LMT
Develop practical assessment and treatment strategies for the serratus anterior and the stubborn thoracic, rib-cage, and scapular pain patterns in which it may play a role.
Presented by award-winning educator Allison Denney, LMT—known internationally as The Rebel Massage Therapist—this three-part on-demand webinar course combines anatomy, hands-on model demonstrations, movement, breathing, positional release, case discussion, and clinical reasoning.
Course Overview
The serratus anterior lies beneath layers of tissue and can be overlooked when clients present with deep discomfort along the rib cage or scapular border. Its influence on scapular movement, breathing mechanics, thoracic mobility, and overhead function makes it important to understand within a broader assessment.
Through recorded treatment-room demonstrations and instructor discussion, Allison shows how to assess, access, and treat this region while considering when serratus involvement is likely—and when practitioners should investigate elsewhere.
What You Will Learn
| Topic | Professional Focus |
|---|---|
| Functional Anatomy | Understand the serratus anterior’s role in scapular movement, breathing, thoracic mobility, and overhead function. |
| Pain Patterns | Recognize presentations in which serratus dysfunction may contribute to rib-cage or scapular discomfort. |
| Hands-On Treatment | Apply safe, efficient techniques for accessing deeper fascial and muscular layers. |
| Movement and Breath | Combine movement, breathing, and positional release within treatment. |
| Clinical Reasoning | Decide when serratus is a meaningful treatment target and when further investigation is appropriate. |
| Treatment Sequencing | Integrate assessment and treatment strategies into a clear, practical sequence. |
Course Content
| Session | Focus |
|---|---|
| Session 1: Foundations | Anatomy review, palpation, assessment, and foundational serratus treatment techniques. |
| Session 2: Advanced Application | Deeper structures, advanced access strategies, and movement and breath integration. |
| Session 3: Clinical Discussion | Case studies, troubleshooting, practitioner questions, and refinement of clinical application. |
Who This Course Is For
This course is suitable for massage therapists, manual therapists, physical therapists, rehabilitation and sports clinicians, and other qualified practitioners working with deep thoracic pain, rib-cage discomfort, scapular instability, restricted overhead motion, or altered shoulder mechanics. No advanced manual therapy background is required.
About Allison Denney
Allison Denney, LMT, is an internationally recognized massage therapist, award-winning educator, and creator known as The Rebel Massage Therapist. With more than 20 years of clinical experience, she is respected for making complex anatomy accessible, engaging, and immediately useful in treatment practice.
Her teaching encourages therapists to understand the anatomy, respect the tissue, and work with the body’s capacity for movement and change.
Included With This Course
| Included | Details |
|---|---|
| Recorded Sessions | Three recorded webinar sessions including two model demonstrations and clinical discussion. |
| Course Workbook | Downloadable workbook and supporting course assets. |
| Companion Course | Online companion course designed to reinforce and deepen learning. |
| Online Exam | Online assessment required for continuing education credit. |
| Downloadable Certificate | Downloadable 5 Hours CE/CPD certificate following successful completion. |
| Lifetime Access | Revisit all recordings and course materials whenever required. |