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Explore my blog posts to improve your pectus excavatum non-surgically with the help of proper exercises and workouts.
Pectus excavatum weight loss can represent two extremes. Some of us will lose weight because the deformity will physically and mentally affect our lives. The worry can reduce appetite leading to weight loss and becoming skinny. Others, especially people with pectus excavatum who are older and inactive, have extra body fat, and weight loss is … Read more
A muscle spasm is an uncontrollable, arbitrary, and hard muscle contraction, usually in the upper or lower extremities. While unpleasant, muscle spasms are generally harmless. My Experience With Muscle Spasms Before I fractured my middle finger in my left hand while doing box squats in the summer of 2014, I felt muscle spasms in my … Read more
I dedicate this post to another intriguing, alluring, and perhaps unconventional activity that can unquestionably help improve the pectus excavatum deformity. Since sports are a universal medication for our bodies, not just hollow chest deformities, triathlon is an overlooked endurance activity. What is Triathlon? Triathlon is a long-distance multisport competition that combines swimming, cycling, and running. … Read more
Shoulder pain and impingement are widespread and affect many of us with pectus excavatum deformity. All shoulder pain doesn’t come from trauma only, but it is often impingement. I will share several exercises recommended in Dr. Kirsch’s book “Shoulder Pain? The Solution & Prevention”. Dr. Kirsch was a shoulder surgeon and knew what he talked … Read more
Strengthening your core can make a big difference in how noticeable pectus excavatum and flared ribs appear. A stronger core improves your overall upper body look, helping to reduce the prominence of the deformity. For many of us with pectus excavatum, the core is often the weakest link. I struggled with this myself, training my … Read more
The shoes you’re wearing, the insoles, and how you walk can worsen your pectus excavatum deformity by deteriorating your posture. Many people with sunken chests aren’t aware of this, so I wrote this article covering everything necessary. Bad posture & Feet Sometimes you can blame lousy posture on your feet. Usually, this occurs because the … Read more
Unfortunately, there is no scientific information about whether diets and dietary changes can help correct pectus excavatum. The concave chest deformity is not a problem caused by diet. Also, it is not proven anywhere that pectus excavatum patients are predisposed to eating disorders. Because of this, a change in diet is not that relevant here. … Read more
Pectus excavatum is not ratable for military disability. The deformity is primarily genetic and considered Existed Prior to Service (EPTS). That refers to medical situations diagnosed or sustained before the person entered the army. In sporadic cases, the deformity can be caused by an injury to the anterior chest wall. Even the worst cases of … Read more
It is widespread for people with pectus excavatum to have uneven chest muscles. I used to be a victim but improved it with specific functional training. Before I started weightlifting, the asymmetry was much more noticeable. My right pectoral muscle used to be much smaller than my left one. Unilateral Exercises The best way to … Read more
The shoulder blades of a person suffering from pectus excavatum can protrude or look very noticeable, called scapular winging. If you have this problem, you can have problems lifting weights because it can weaken the arms, shoulders, or neck. As you may already know, weightlifting is beneficial if you want to make your sunken chest … Read more
The bench press is probably the most overused exercise by people struggling with pectus excavatum. Even though this is a fantastic exercise for improving your upper body appearance, focusing too much on your bench press can worsen your appearance by causing muscular imbalances, further worsening your pectus posture. Always make sure to work the back … Read more
The breathing dumbbell pullover is one of the best exercises you can do to make your pectus excavatum less visible. This post will explain how to perform the breathing dumbbell pullover for ribcage expansion. Can You Expand Your Ribcage With Pullovers? Yes and no. You can’t expand your bone structure to make your chest more … Read more
The first time I realized I had shortness of breath was when I was hiking on the trails of Markovi Kuli in my hometown of Prilep. I later realized my lack of endurance was primarily caused by pectus excavatum. Most of my friends had no problem climbing the steep trails, even though we were all … Read more
Training gymnastics is a fantastic way to improve your pectus excavatum condition. It is excellent full-body training for optimizing health and well-being. Multiple studies have confirmed the benefits of gymnastics for bone health, muscle growth, and cognitive well-being. Gymnastics improve muscle strength, mass, flexibility, and self-esteem. Most gymnasts have a healthy lifestyle and make quick and intelligent decisions. … Read more
In this post, I want to emphasize pot belly, how it is associated with pectus excavatum, and how to fix it. One of the most annoying problems with pectus excavatum and flared ribs is the pot belly appearance. The problem isn’t because you’re overweight. Most people with pectus excavatum are skinny and underweight. That’s caused … Read more
If you’re into weightlifting in any shape and form to improve pectus excavatum, you need to get tissue work done. You can go to a neuromuscular therapist or do it by foam rolling. Not everybody has the time or money to go to a therapist all the time for something that I recommend you do … Read more
It is proven that we can’t correct pectus excavatum solely by bodybuilding exercises. The deformity can be made less noticeable by adding muscle mass in the muscles that surround the cavity. That is the muscles of the chest. Even though the back muscles can’t “hide” the deformity, they are required for healthy posture. To pull … Read more
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