Thoracic Wall Rotation - upper back mobility exercise

Exercise Overview

Thoracic Wall Rotation is a mobility exercise designed to improve rotational movement of the thoracic spine and reduce stiffness in the upper back. It is commonly used to enhance posture, trunk movement quality, and reduce compensatory motion through the lower back and shoulders.

Muscles Involved

Thoracic paraspinalsMultifidusRhomboidsMiddle trapeziusLower trapeziusSerratus anteriorExternal obliquesInternal obliques

Related Conditions

Thoracic spine stiffnessUpper back painPostural dysfunctionMechanical neck painShoulder impingementScapular dyskinesisLow back pain with thoracic mobility deficits

Equipment Needed

No equipment needed

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