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Thoracic Rotations

THORACIC ROTATION

This is an upper back mobility exercise. Start by going on your knees and sitting back onto your heels. Place your elbows on the ground and then raise one arm up to place the hand behind your head. 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

Related Exercises

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