Thoracic Extension over Towel Roll or Foam Roller

Professional Rationale
A joint mobilization stretch to help increase thoracic spine mobility. You can educate the patient to mobilize at a specific segment, using the roll to block at a specific segment, or use it to globally mobilize the thoracic spine. This can help to improve the benefit of mobilization or muscle energy techniques and is a nice home program adjunct.

Client Rationale
This is a joint stretch, that helps your move the joints in your thoracic spine. Sometimes you may use it for one specific segment of your spine, or you may use it as a global stretch.



Instructions

• Interlock fingers behind your head.
• Place towel roll or foam roller on the floor either lengthwise or crosswise.
• Relax your thoracic spine and breathe, creating a stretch.
• Do not overextend or extend to the point of pain.

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