What is a PEC in Postural Restoration?

A PEC (Posterior Exterior Chain) in Postural Restoration is a description of someone who has both sides of the pelvis rotated forward and usually both sides of the ribcage elevated. Technically it's called a bi-lateral PEC because you have two chains of PEC muscles, one on each side of the spine, but in general most PRI people still refer to it simply as PEC.
PECs are not all that different from the typical Left AIC right BC pattern, and as Ron always says, underneath every PEC is a left AIC right BC pattern.
PECs have very overactive lower/mid back muscles, including lats and QLs and have limited diaphragmatic function on both sides, so they use their necks and lower backs to help them breathe.
PECs need inhibition hamstrings and internal obliques, facilitated through exhalation to get neutral.
--
Hey there, my name is Neal Hallinan.
The purpose of this channel is to help people understand and resolve chronic pain, and to help them cope with the emotional and spiritual pain that often goes along with it.
As someone who lived with chronic pain for many years of my life, I know how debilitating and isolating it can be. But I also know it can be resolved.
I hold the following credentials:
Postural Restoration Trained (PRT)
Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCS)
Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)
Amateur Historian (AH, my own self-designation)
I live and work in the great state of New Jersey, USA.
/ neal_hallinan
--
Subscribe to my channel here: / @nealhallinan
--
For further information about Postural Restoration defined patterns, check out these videos and blog posts.
pritrainer.com...
• What is the Left AIC p...
• Introduction to the Ri...
pritrainer.com...
• RTMCC Pattern Basics
pritrainer.com...