Overhead shoulder pinching (pinchy shoulder overhead, shoulder impingement-like symptoms,)

Neck tight on one side or getting a “pinchy” feeling when you lift your arm overhead? The *first rib* can be a sneaky limiter that contributes to *upper trap + scalene tightness* and restricted shoulder mechanics. In this video, I’ll show you a simple *first rib towel self-mobilization* you can do in about **60 seconds**, daily, to help restore better neck motion and more comfortable overhead range. #### How to do it (quick steps) 1) Grab a towel (hand towel or longer towel works). 2) Loop it over the tight side near the collarbone/upper trap area. 3) Hold the towel with both hands (front and back). 4) Pull *down* gently and breathe. 5) Progression options (only if it stays comfortable): Just breathing with the towel tension Side-bend your head *away* as you exhale Add chin tilt *up/down* to find the best stretch line 6) Hold the best position for **5–6 slow breaths**. #### Key cues You should feel **stretch/pressure**, not sharp pain. Don’t shrug into the towel—keep the shoulder down. Re-test after: overhead reach, neck rotation, or side-bend. If this helped, drop a comment with what you want to see next (neck, shoulder, low back, hips, etc.). *I’m Pannell with Pannell Performance Group.* Thanks for watching. Disclaimer (copy/paste) *Disclaimer:* This video is for general education and is not medical advice. It is not a diagnosis or a substitute for an in-person evaluation by a qualified healthcare professional. Stop immediately if you feel **sharp pain, dizziness, worsening numbness/tingling, headache, or symptoms spreading into the arm**. If symptoms are severe, getting worse, or you’ve had recent trauma, seek medical care. #NeckPain #ShoulderPain #Mobility #FirstRib #UpperTrap #ShoulderMobility #NeckMobility #Rehab #HEP #PannellPerformanceGroup