Thoracic spine mobility is often compromised with bad posture and prolonged sitting.
In fact, poor thoracic spine mobility and alignment can often be associated with neck(1,2), low back(3) and shoulder pain(4).
A great beginner’s stretch to improve thoracic spine mobility would be to lie down on a towel roll and utilize the effect of gravity to gently distract and guide the spine away from the hunched posture.
Contact us if you would like to seek professional guidance on how to restore and maintain your spinal alignment and posture!
Reference:
1. Cho J, Lee E, Lee S. Upper thoracic spine mobilization and mobility exercise versus upper cervical spine mobilization and stabilization exercise in individuals with forward head posture: a randomized clinical trial. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2017 Dec 12;18(1):525. doi: 10.1186/s12891-017-1889-2. PMID: 29233164; PMCID: PMC5727966.
2. Joshi S, Balthillaya G, Neelapala YVR. Thoracic Posture and Mobility in Mechanical Neck Pain Population: A Review of the Literature. Asian Spine J. 2019 Jun 3;13(5):849-860. doi: 10.31616/asj.2018.0302. PMID: 31154701; PMCID: PMC6773982.
3. Yang SR, Kim K, Park SJ, Kim K. The effect of thoracic spine mobilization and stabilization exercise on the muscular strength and flexibility of the trunk of chronic low back pain patients. J Phys Ther Sci. 2015 Dec;27(12):3851-4. doi: 10.1589/jpts.27.3851. Epub 2015 Dec 28. PMID: 26834367; PMCID: PMC4713806.
4. Park SJ, Kim SH, Kim SH. Effects of Thoracic Mobilization and Extension Exercise on Thoracic Alignment and Shoulder Function in Patients with Subacromial Impingement Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study. Healthcare (Basel). 2020 Sep 2;8(3):316. doi: 10.3390/healthcare8030316. PMID: 32887287; PMCID: PMC7551755.
Disclaimer: The content in this video is not a replacement for proper treatment.
Please seek appropriate assessment and diagnosis by a qualified health professional before commencing any stretching and/or exercise.
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