Roll Thoracic Spine Lying on Floor

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Instructions:

  • 1Lie down flat on your back on the floor or a mat
  • 2Place your hands behind your head or cross them over your chest
  • 3Keep your knees bent and feet flat on the floor
  • 4Begin to roll your spine off the floor, one vertebra at a time starting from your upper back
  • 5Lower your back down onto the floor in a controlled manner, starting from your lower back

Tips:

  • Do not lift your hips off the floor
  • Keep your neck relaxed, avoid pulling on your neck
  • Start with small movements and slowly increase the range as your flexibility improves
  • Try to relax into the stretch, avoiding any straining or forcing

Roll Thoracic Spine Lying on Floor Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs