Dowel Floor Swipes
Exercise Overview
This is an assisted thoracic mobility exercise that uses a dowel or broomstick to help you reach deeper ranges. Sit back onto your heels and bend forward. Rotate through the upper back by bringing one end of the stick towards the ceiling as the other end swipes against the floor. You should feels this in your upper back and shoulders
Muscles Involved
Thoracic SpineRib JointsScapulothoracic JointGlenohumeral Joint
Related Conditions
CostochondritisUpper Back PainCostovertebral Joint Irritation / Costotransverse Joint IrritationThoracic HypomobilityUpper Cross Syndrome
