Foam Roller Thoracic Extension

FOAM ROLLER THORACIC EXTENSION

The foam roller thoracic extension exercise is a thoracic spine flexibility exercise that aims to increase your passive extension. Lay on a foam roller placed below your upper back. Keep the pelvis on the 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. Hold this stretch for 2 minutes, and you may repeat at 2-3 different segments of the thoracic spine.

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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