We’re going to carve out a short amount of time to mobilize and unlock our thoracic spine. Why?
If you experience back or neck pain, sit at a desk most of the day, or carry around young children, there could be one likely factor in common: a tight thoracic spine (mid to upper back region).
In the hunched over life that many of us live, our thoracic spine often flies under the radar, until we have to notice it (by way of chronic low back or neck pain). Personally, I’ve found thoracic mobility to be an important part of my postpartum recovery — pregnancy posture really tightened up my back, leading to core strength issues.
Even if this isn’t a part of your body you *think* is tight or in need of some love, I think you’ll be surprised at how good these movements feel AND by how quickly you’ll notice improved movement and workout performance when you mobilize this area.
Add these to the beginning or end of your next workout, and work them into your day whenever you can. Your body will thank you!
NEW Free Workout! 8-Minute Spine & Back Mobility
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Mobility for Spine and Back
We’re going to carve out a short amount of time to mobilize and unlock our thoracic spine. Why?
If you experience back or neck pain, sit at a desk most of the day, or carry around young children, there could be one likely factor in common: a tight thoracic spine (mid to upper back region).
In the hunched over life that many of us live, our thoracic spine often flies under the radar, until we have to notice it (by way of chronic low back or neck pain). Personally, I’ve found thoracic mobility to be an important part of my postpartum recovery — pregnancy posture really tightened up my back, leading to core strength issues.
Even if this isn’t a part of your body you *think* is tight or in need of some love, I think you’ll be surprised at how good these movements feel AND by how quickly you’ll notice improved movement and workout performance when you mobilize this area.
Add these to the beginning or end of your next workout, and work them into your day whenever you can. Your body will thank you!
How often do you add mobility work in?
Nicole