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Thoracic Rotations

THORACIC ROTATIONS (HAND BEHIND BACK)

This is an upper back mobility exercise. Start by going on your knees and hands on a padded surface. Then place one hand behind your low back. Rotate upwards in the direction of the raised hand and hold for 5 seconds before slowly returning to start position.

Structures Involved:

  • Thoracic Spine

  • Serratus Posterior Superior

  • Rhomboids

  • Trapezius

  • Multifidus

Related Conditions

  • Rib Joint Pain

  • Thoracolumbar Syndrome

  • Cervicothoracic Joint Dysfunction

  • Shoulder Impingement

  • Text Neck

  • Neck Associated Disorder

Exercise videos

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