Best way to mobilise the Thoracic Spine

John Gibbons is a registered Osteopath, Lecturer and Multi-published Author and in this video he is discussing how to improve the mobility of the thoracic spine through specific mobilisations. The mobility exercises will also improve the function of the sympathetic nervous system because they attach from the levels of T1-L2.

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[senbroslife]

Thank you Mr.John Gibbons for knowledge

[darionik-lund]

A nice and easy approach to mobilize column on flexion/extension and also side bending. Very nice technique indeed. Well done.

[bhargavsavaliya]

JUST WATCHING THIS MY BACK IS FEELING RELAX BIT. I CAN FEEL THIS VIDEO.

[MohammedIbrahim-ucnf]

I appreciate your professional skills and kindness sharing the video with kindness and respect

[joemunro]

Wow john it just keeps coming, you the man !

[dtptwellness]

@Johngibbons Your techniques are simple.yet, so affective and amazing. I just used this on a patient who had thoracic pain for months, and she walked away pain free.Thank you so much 🎉

[stevenzphysio]

Hi John. Thanks for your compendium of techniques - very useful indeed.

New Zealand physio here. Nice technique - I've used it a lot. I find I can get a fair way down the thoracic spine by modifying it - say to about T7 anyway.

I use a plinth bolted to the floor - those portable massage tables are too unstable. Then buckle the sitting patient onto it with a seat belt around their pelvis. So they're thoroughly anchored.

Then when leaning back, I can hook my fingers (one set of hooked fingers reinforcing the other) over each spinous process in turn, from C7 down to about T7. Because it's so stable, I can keep up a strong, sustained, specific traction of each vertebrae in turn. Say for about 30 seconds or until my fingers give out.

I find this long sustained IV traction really useful for stretching tightened collagen around the tight joints. So they can stay freer better, not just tighten up again fast. You can add in more extension as part of the technique, of course.

[Kuehlmittel]

Enjoying and learning from you is really nice

[tonicmassagetraininguk]

Thank you John, it was a good reminder for me

[massagewithmike]

Great video John haven’t done this one in awhile, really appreciate your channel over the years

[mrhmd]

Freakin awesome bro. 1, 000 thank yous

[sunilrabari]

Valuable tips and suggestions... You are motivation for me... Lots of Love from India....

[ernst]

I (stiff mid thoracic) and my Grandson (Evan, 18 yo) learned successfully your "Best Exercises to Mobilise a Very Stiff Thoracic Spine" and now learning successfully this one "Best way to Mobilise the Thorscic Spine". The 2nd mobilization technique (pillow) of this video we hope to try over holidays.

[heikkisanelma]

one again good stuff, nice to have options and this was something novel but could easily see the efficiency on the technique :)

[TheAmity]

I am hoping you provide some exercises (done at a personal level) helpful for the thoracic spine (particularly T6 to T8).

[carolynpryce]

Thank you so much, your videos are very informative and helpful thanks for great information

[prakashgurunathana.p.]

These techniques are incredible/outstanding* doctor. Your own way of approach is well (honestly saying, i have no words to experess mine after seen your's 📽️). Nevertheless! I felt good after seen this.

Moreover, i expect to know 'how to prevent🤔 ourself from this muscle injury/cramp after recovered once'. Due to it's had happen every particular circumstance unavoidably(even maintained good posture/doing exercise).

Hence, i asked the chaos with you.

Provide your valuable suggestions!(if possible)🤝🏻

[omdeepyogdivinewellness]

Wonderful techniques master,
also u hv a lovely tricep muscle pls make a video on it 😊 ❤

[derekxie]

As always, good stuff! Keep up the good work!

[geogiokas]

Can this be used on thoracic scoliosis? Thank you for your videos