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Therapy of the thoracic spine
Technique : Mobilization of the thoracic spine extension movement (straightening, posture training) The choice of exercises and the intensity of the execution depend on the individual findings in consultation with the physiotherapist. Starting position: sitting on a stool, arms crossed in front of the chest. Exercise: the upper body is rolled up and raised, lifting the sternum, pulling the shoulder blades backwards and downwards towards the trouser pockets.
2. self exercise for the thoracic spine
Starting position Seat on a stool, arms hanging sideways next to the body Exercise performance the shoulders are rolled over front top to back bottom, the shoulder blades and the shoulder joint head are deliberately pulled backwards and downwards Effect Strengthening the muscles that pull the shoulder joint head backwards Starting position Seat on a stool the arms are turned outwards to the side of the body (palms of the hands point to the front) Exercise execution the shoulder blades are pulled towards the trouser pockets, the sternum is raised, both arms briefly and quickly spring backwards Effect Posture improvement, shoulder muscle strengthening and back muscle strengtheningStarting position seat on a stool, the upper body is straightened, one arm is raised the other arm is next to the body Exercise execution the arms change powerfully quickly from top to bottom with the idea of working against water resistance It is important not to work above the pain threshold set by the shoulder joint Effect Mobilization of the transition from the cervical spine to the thoracic spineInitial position lateral position, the upper leg is angled, the lower leg stretched, the upper arm raised to the pain threshold The lower hand rests on the bent knee, the head is supported by a cushion Exercise performance of the upper body and arm move towards the supine position, as far as the upper knee is still in contact with the floor (control by hand), the movement can be intensified during exhalation Important not to stretch beyond the pain threshold set by the shoulder joint Effect Mobilization of the thoracic spine
