Spine · Mid recovery
Thoracic Extension over Foam Roller
How to do it
Lie on your back with a foam roller placed horizontally under your upper back and your arms reaching overhead. Arch your upper back over the roller to extend through your mid-back. Return to the starting position with control.
- Body region
- Spine
- Position
- Supine
- Equipment
- Foam Roller
- Recovery phase
- Mid recovery
- Purpose
- Strengthening
Used in home programs for
- Mechanical Neck Pain / Cervical Strain
- Thoracic Spine Pain (Mechanical)
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