What is thoracic mobilization?

Cervico-thoracic spine joint manipulations or mobilisations are a physiotherapy or chiropractic intervention that can be used for neck, back or shoulder pain.

What exercises improve thoracic rotation?

Instead of jumping to restore shoulder mobility with bands and balls, try these thoracic spine mobility exercises first.

1. Bench T-Spine Mobilization.
2. Thoracic Extension + Rotation (Reach Backs)
3. Foam Roll Thoracic Extension Mobilization.
4. Thoracic Spine Windmill.
5. Standing Thoracic Rotation Mobilization.

What does thoracic rotation help with?

Optimising thoracic rotation can help to open up the chest, improving breathing and reducing tightness and pain in surrounding joints (i.e. neck and shoulders). Strength is also an important factor to address in thoracic spine, however, here are a few simple mobility exercises to get you started.

What should I do to improve my thoracic mobility?

So far, you have worked on flexion and extension of the thoracic spine. You also need to work on rotation. This thoracic rotation drill will help with that motion. Place one hand behind your head. That will be the direction you are rotating 4. Band Pull Apart

What are the effects of thoracic mobilization and manipulation?

• Seated mid‐thoracic thrust manipulation • Seated cervicothoracicthrust manipulation • Supine rib opening manipulation (provided if rib tenderness noted) Boyles et. al. 2009 Manual Therapy Short term effects Results • All outcome measures were statistically significant • 1/3 of subjects had clinically significant changes in NPRS

Why is rotation of the thoracic spine important?

Thoracic spine rotation is important for all athletes, especially those that play rotational sports such as baseball, lacrosse, tennis, golf, etc. Without the requisite mobility, you may be limited in the amount of force you can develop, and potentially place abnormal stress on other areas of your body.

How is foam rolling used for thoracic mobility?

Foam rolling your thoracic spine can be done in 1 of 2 ways: As a massaging technique As a joint mobilization technique In this particular thoracic spine mobility routine, we are using foam rolling of the thoracic spine as a joint mobilization technique.