Seated Rotation & Reach

MobilityDesk StretchesUpper BackThoracic Mobility
Written By David Song

SEATED ROTATION AND REACH

This is a thoracic mobility exercise that can be done at your desk or office. Raise one arm overhead and reach towards the ceiling. Use your other hand to reach across the body and rotate your spine in that direction. Reach as far forward as tolerated.

Structures Involved:

  • Thoracic Spine

  • Scapulothoracic Joint

  • Rhomboids

  • Trapezius

  • Serratus Anterior

Related Conditions:

  • Text Neck

  • Cervicogenic Headaches

  • Upper Cross Syndrome

  • Forward Head Posture

  • Rib Joint Pain

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