1st Rib Angle

The 1st Rib Angle is a measurement of the angle of the first rib and the point at which the cervical spine meets the thoracic spine.

A steep 1st Rib Angle is very common. It is associated with numerous health challenges related to h altered posture including but not limited to:

• Neck pain and tension headaches

• Forward head posture

• Thoracic outlet syndrome

• Interscapular pain

• Faulty breathing patterns and related autonomic nervous system imbalances

• Inability to fully utilize lung capacity