Dowel Floor Swipes
Written By David Song
DOWEL FLOOR SWIPES
This is an assisted thoracic mobility exercise that uses a dowel or broomstick to help you reach deeper ranges. Sit back onto your heels and bend forward. Rotate through the upper back by bringing one end of the stick towards the ceiling as the other end swipes against the floor. You should feels this in your upper back and shoulders
Structures Involved:
Thoracic Spine
Rib Joints
Scapulothoracic Joint
Glenohumeral Joint
Related Conditions
Costochondritis
Upper Back Pain
Costovertebral Joint Irritation / Costotransverse Joint Irritation
Thoracic Hypomobility
Upper Cross Syndrome
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