Back Basics
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Description
First, move well and then move often.
Gray Cook
The back consists of 5 regions, forming an S shape curve. The thoracic is the middle portion of the spine, consisting of 12 vertebrae and is mainly responsible for safe spinal rotation. Mobility in the thoracic spine is essential for the proper function of the back, shoulders and neck. Our sedentary lifestyle reduce mobility in the thoracic spine, causing stiffness in areas above or below. Lack of mobility and muscle tightness leads to compensation in the neck or lower back, the common cause of back pain.
Correct alignment:
Natural S curve, most prominent in lumbar
Neck, shoulders, hips, knees and feet stacked
Thoracic mobility
Common issues:
Forward head posture, neck pain
Stiff upper back, shoulder pain
Big anterior pelvic tilt, lower back pain
