11/28/2022
Do you experience back pain? Are your shoulders slumped when sitting or standing? Or do your shoulders become sore quickly when lifting heavy objects above your head? Your thoracic spine may be suffering from poor mobility.
When the thoracic spine lacks mobility, this can lead to the lower (lumbar) spine compensating as a result, resulting in low back pain. It can cause issues for the neck and shoulders too, therefore its important to be aware of the symptoms of thoracic immobility and try to rectify the problem before it gets worse.
One major risk factor is all the extra sitting that many of us do, particularly for desk jobs that require prolonged use of a computer. One thing that’s helpful is to take breaks every 45 mins or so to stand up, stretch and move around for a few minutes.
Check out our previous post on exercises that may relieve back tightness and improve mobility!
For personalised help, book an appointment with us at fairlawnphysiotherapy.com.
