REGRESSED THORACIC EXTENSION

This is a foam roller assisted thoracic spine mobility exercise that aims to increase your active and passive extension. Lay on a foam roller placed below your upper back. Keep the pelvis on the bench / floor as your extend your upper back over the foam roller and reach overhead with your arms. Aim to touch the back of your wrists to the ground if you are doing this on the floor. This is a regressed version of the FOAM ROLLER EXTENSION exercise.

Structures Involved:

• Thoracic Spine

• Scapulothoracic Joint

• Glenohumeral Joint

Related Conditions:

• Shoulder Impingement

• Upper Back Pain

• Costochondritis

• Rib Joint Pain

• Neck Pain

• Headaches

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