Thoracic Spine Kyphosis Exercises

Today's video discusses thoracic spine kyphosis and covers exercises that help reduce pain and improve mobility. The thoracic spine is made up of twelve vertebrae (T1-T12) and naturally assumes a slightly rounded or kyphotic curve. Because the thoracic spine also has connections to the ribs, it is naturally more stable and less mobile than either the lumbar or cervical spinal regions.

Interestingly, previous research has shown that mobilizations directed at the thoracic spine can be helpful in terms of reducing both shoulder and neck pain. In the clinic, we often teach patients how to self-mobilize the thoracic spine when treating low back, shoulder and neck issues.

If you are experiencing pain or stiffness in the spine or shoulders, give the exercises shown here a try and let me know if you have any questions. As always, if your symptoms are not improving or worsening, be sure to schedule an evaluation with your local physical therapist.

If you want to get the tools used in today's video, checkout the link for my Rehab Science Essentials Kit below.

[lizzyl]

I am going to try these exercises. Thank you so much.

[georgiosrigas]

Thank you much. Will start doing it by tomorrow

[travismcdonnell]

Hi
Thank for your videos. I have a question though. My wife has kyphosis (curved upper back). We bought the spine corrector barrel and looking for the adequate exercices please. Could you please refer us to some videos addressing this?
Thanks again

[student]

I have quite a strong hunchback and I’m assuming another reasons it’s due to my prolonged sessions in front of the tv or studying for university (which I’ve only just begun).

Do you think it’s possible to fix this with proper exercises and an improvement in core strength by going to the gym twice a week, at the age of 24?

[mustafasasa]

can these Exercises improve the shape of the spine? tr it's only for pain

[ideasexecute]

Sir I had a injury where I fell on ground in steam bath and mid back got hit with the stone back how to get rid of now mid back pain.

[madx]

Hey!!
Okay so I have thoracic kyphosis and i have stareted to siffer from breathing issues because of the forward Protrusion of my face as well. I feel it makes my mandible forward as well. Its painful💔

[lovilia]

I can't even lie down straight without using pillow😭

[ShubhamGuptatheincidence]

I have this plus anterior pelvis how to fix?

[timyoung]

Would this have anything to do with sciatic pain? My wife seems to think so but I disagree.

[TheGameWhisperer]

What if you cant lay your head on the foamroller? Mine just tilts forward all the time. Cant do the angel movement

[Unknown_]

Are pull ups a good exercise for kyphosis . ???

[housemusic_hd]

It’s really can fix im 14 year old I have that problem mine is so ugly so I’m trying everything but I don’t think it will fix 1 day…

[bmxsatyam]

Which sport is best to correct lunar thoraic kyphosis ...

[Rollwithit]

Have chronic left neck, left shoulder burning, electric zapping, migraines.
Currently more concerned with return of acute upper right buttock, feels like a thick ice pick stabbing me, is intolerable, and moves to right hip area. X-rays are ok.
Did have a deep ache in anterior right quadriceps with painful stabbing groin cramp (did have severe sciatica down back of right leg to ankle, but that's returned back to now right hip and upper buttocks severe intolerable stabbing (is that psoas?)
Physical therapy flared and worsened this. Don't want steroid shots like they suggest, what exercises could I do?
Where is your office?

[Brenton-tzoj]

My lower back bulges out farther what is that please tell me my back is hurting to much and ny lower apine is the easiest to feel while i stand straight please tell me

[joelthewolf]

If my condition is bad enough, can it give me neck issues? I have neck issues

[kingakashi]

Can i do this even coz i have scoliosis too

[arturopantoja]

Does this cost shortness of breath at all ??

[draculinalilith]

I tried for a long time to avoid this and then ended up in an abusive relationship and all my friends turned their back on me. My back is so f*cked. if I cant fix it myself soon, im going to genuinely leave this earth forever. I have everything set up to, but its insane that despite trying so long to avoid back issues, I have one hard time in my life, everyone I thought would help me didnt, and now im done for, genuinely my future is bleak. when i stretch it feels like my spine is stuck, like it needs to be pulled from my head to decompress it. It feels like a constant weight pulling my head down, it feels like hell genuinely, it is one of the most uncomfortable things ive ever experienced and It like constantly being stuck. I want to genuinely end my suffering