The Curious Case of the Missing Armpit w/ Missy Bunch

In this episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I had a chat with my good friend and colleague, Missy Bunch, on an Instagram live to unpack one of my favorite shoulder assessment clues: the armpit.  We explore how scapular upward rotation, serratus anterior function, and glenohumeral hypermobility all influence what you see and feel during shoulder assessment. You’ll hear why many people appear to have full shoulder range of motion while quietly borrowing mobility from the wrong place, how serratus anterior dysfunction can hide in plain sight, and what happens when those compensations are left unchecked for years.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why a missing armpit can be a sign of poor scapular upward rotationThe relationship between the scapula, serratus anterior, and glenohumeral joint mechanicsHow to assess scapular upward rotation and identify common compensationsA simple exercise I use to retrain scapular mechanics and improve upward rotationThe shoulder rarely works in isolation, and this episode will help you better assess shoulder function while understanding how small changes in scapular mechanics can create significant differences in long-term outcomes.Resources & Links Mentioned In This Episode:Ep. 16: Why The Shoulder Comes LastEp. 17: A New Picture Of Shoulder MechanicsEp. 69: Why Your Shoulder Treatments Might Not Be EnoughEp. 140: Why Acute Shoulder Pain Isn’t Always a Shoulder ProblemEp. 159: Long Thoracic Nerve Palsy: Anatomy, Assessment & RecoverySave 50% on my course - Never Treat The Shoulder First (use code ARMPIT or ARMPITS)Save 50% on my course w/ Missy - The Nerve Workshop (use code ARMPIT or ARMPITS)Learn the LTAP® In-Person in one of my upcoming courses=================================================Watch the podcast on YouTube and subscribe!Join the MovementREV email list to stay up to date on the Unreal Results Podcast and MovementREV education. Be social and follow me:Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube