Increase Mobility to Reduce Back Pain
Video by Dr. Justin Thompson
Thoracic extension using a foam roller is a simple and effective way to improve the mobility and flexibility of your upper back. When you spend a lot of time sitting or working at a desk, your upper back can become tight and stiff, leading to poor posture and discomfort in your neck and shoulders. Rolling on a foam roller and gently extending your back over it helps open up the thoracic spine, which is the middle portion of your backbone.
This movement loosens tight muscles, reduces stiffness, and improves joint flexibility in your upper back. As a result, it can relieve pain and tension, improve posture, and make everyday movements easier and more comfortable.
By increasing blood flow and releasing tight spots, foam rolling supports faster recovery and can even help prevent future injuries. Adding this exercise to your daily routine only takes a minute or two but can have lasting benefits for your spine health and overall comfort.
Research Referenced
Lim, S., Kim, J. H., Jeon, C. H., Choi, Y., & Lee, J. (2017). Immediate effects of thoracic spine foam rolling and vibration foam rolling on pain and range of motion in patients with chronic neck pain: A randomized crossover trial. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 18(1), 282. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-017-1889-2
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We love to help our patients in East Dallas stay healthy. We are here to relieve back pain, neck pain and headaches while also teaching about how our diet and stress effects our over all health. By improving these areas of our lives we can become healthier, stay out of pain and reduce risk of diseases. Our Chiropractors located in Lakewood, near the corner of Mockingbird Ln. and Abrams Rd., want to help you stay healthy and out of pain!
