Today’s video covers a mid-thoracic manipulation technique that I find to be helpful for individuals with mid-back pain/tightness, neck pain and some shoulder issues.
The effects of manipulations are usually temporary in nature, so we would follow this technique with mobility exercises that a person can perform on their own and exercises that activate and strengthen the muscles in the intrascapular region.
*If you have mid-back, neck, or shoulder pain, you can mobilize your thoracic spine on your own with a foam roller. The programs in my new book show you how to do this. Click the link to learn more about my book. a.co/d/80swIqD
This video is not meant to be a tutorial. Please do not try this technique if you are not a trained professional.
1. References: Cross KM, et al. Thoracic spine thrust manipulation improves pain, range of motion, and self-reported function in patients with mechanical neck pain: a systematic review. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2011.
2. Boyles RE, et al. The short-term effects of thoracic spine thrust manipulation on patients with shoulder impingement syndrome. Man Ther. 2009.