Increasing the mobility in your thoracic spine can do wonders on how the rest of your spine and body moves. Built for mobility the thoracic spine is often placed and sadly forced to conform into a restricted or non mobile state.
The benefits in improving the mobility of the thoracic spine include…
1. Decrease in Kyphosis – this is the term used to describe an increased mid back curvature. Also known as hunchback or rounded back. With each degree the spine curves forward the cervical spine (neck) accommodates and further shifts forward as well.
2. Increased lung capacity
3. Better range of motion in the shoulders because the scapulae (shoulder blades) are moving properly
4. Reduced strain placed on the lower back to compensate for the lack of movement in the thoracic spine.
5. Greater output in movements that require rotation like swinging a bat or throwing a punch.
This specific spinal posture will target the T8/T9 segment. I know I’ve discussed the entire t-spine but choosing this particular segment has its benefits. Click on the video below for a demonstration on how to execute this longitudinal osteo-articular decoaptation stretch.
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