We all want strong bodies, but the imbalance of strength to weakness in joints can result in decreased mobility.ДЇor an area such as the thoracic spine, that needs to be mobile and dynamically stable, this is bad news. Repetitive movement (or non-movement) can result in muscles and other soft tissues remodelling to become stronger in the direction of stress. We know the body is resourceful and will adapt according to lines of stress. The T-spineвЂ™s location between the cervical and lumbar regions mean that any bottomвЂђup or topвЂђdown movements will be forced to go through this area of the back essentially, if the spine doesnвЂ™t move at the thoracic, it will be forced to move somewhere else. It also has the rib cage attached to it, providing significant stability and support.Д¬hronic postural adaptations and/or faulty loading patterns generally result in a decrease in mobility in this area - ever seen somebody overhead pressing with their head poked forward and lower back hyperextending? Those compensations are the bodyвЂ™s way of overcoming rounded shoulders and altered ribcage and abdominal mechanics that result from a lack of movement in the mid back area. The thoracic spine extends roughly from the base of your neck to below your shoulder blades, with twelve segments and has a naturally outward facing curve. Our daily habits, posture and tendency towards a more sedentary lifestyle make the majority of us prone to poor thoracic mobility, which in turn becomes an important and sometimes overlooked component to a variety of dysfunctions in the neck, shoulders, lower back and hips. YOUR THORACIC SPINEВ plays a huge role in keeping your shoulders and lumbar spine working properly and pain free.

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