Thoracic spine mobility

Reduce neck and back pain, improve range of motion, and increase overall daily functional strength with these guided thoracic mobility exercises. The thoracic spine, or t-spine, is the longest portion of the spine found in the upper back. This area is commonly tight and painful for people who work desk jobs - which can lead to to poor posture, upper back pain, and difficulty breathing.

Increase range of motion, optimize athletic performance, reduce risk of injury, and improve joint health with this Daily Mobility Workout at home. These are the most important mobility exercises to include in your mobility training routine, targeting tight hips, shoulders, inner and outer thighs, glutes, chest and back muscles.

Got back pain? Check out these 3 mobility drills + 3 exercises to stretch and strengthen your thoracic spine.

The wedge is often used by professionals to mobilize—i.e., crack—patients’ backs. However, wedges can also be used for self-mobilization. This is a variation of the foam roller mobilization that was posted on Wednesday. For patients who have especially stiff upper thoracic spines, the wedge offers a more aggressive alternative to self-mobilize with when compared to […]

If you're struggling with proper form during squats and deadlifts, there's a chance your thoracic spine isn't as mobile as it should be.

Your back will thank you after taking on this routine—especially if you sit at a desk all day.