Thoracic mobility is crucial for spinal health, posture and movement efficiency. Are you a new mom starting to breastfeed? A mom who is always picking up her toddlers? Do you have a 9-5 job at a desk? These could be super helpful for you! Try these 3 mobility exercises to increase your spinal mobility and help you improve your posture in order to prevent any compensatory movements elsewhere in the body.

• Thread the needle
  • While in a quadruped position, reach your right arm behind your left arm to rotate to the opposite wall. Hold there for 3-5 seconds and return your arm to its starting position. Continuing by reaching and rotating to the opposite side with the other arm.
• Open books
  • Begin by lying on your side with your knees bent and arms straight out, one on top of the other. Open up your arm and it with your eyes like you are opening a door until it is flat on the ground on the opposite side it started on. Bring it back to its starting position and repeat. Complete this while lying on the other side as well.
• Foam rolling upper back
  • With your knees bent, lay down on top of the foam roller and place it horizontal along your mid back. With your elbows bent and your hands supporting behind your head, move the roller up and down your upper back by bending and straightening your knees
• Doorway pec stretch
  • While standing in a doorway, bring your arm up to a 90/90 degree angle between your elbow and your forearm. Place your forearm on the door frame and step straight forward with the leg on the same. Slightly rotate to the opposite side to feel a stretch in your pec. Repeat on the opposite side.

Don’t underestimate the importance of thoracic mobility! Give these a shot today! Are these not doing the trick? Call us today for a free consultation to find out you may be in need of some mobility!