Thoracic Open Book

Upper BackThoracic Mobility
Written By David Song

THORACIC OPEN BOOK

This is an upper back mobility exercise that uses a wall to provide additional support if needed. Start in a split squat position with the front leg against the wall and same side’s arm raised up to 90 degrees in front of you. Rotate your torso so that your other arm reaches back and touches the wall.

Structures Involved:

  • Thoracic Spine

  • Serratus Posterior Superior

  • Rhomboids

  • Trapezius

  • Multifidus

  • Obliques

Related Conditions:

  • Text Neck

  • Thoracolumbar Syndrome

  • Cervicothoracic Irritation

  • T4 Syndrome

  • Upper Cross Syndrome

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