Upper Back and Rib Cage Integration

Listed by the publisher as “Upper Back Relief- Movement Lesson to Reduce Stiffness and Tension”

This lesson guides movements on the floor to address tension in the upper back and shoulders. Using side-lying and supine positions, you will explore arm arcs and rib cage rotations, followed by extensions over a foam roller to integrate the spine and chest.

Lying On SideLying On BackSpineShoulder And Neck ComfortThoracic MobilityRib Cage And Spine IntegrationPostural BalanceMotif: Rib Shoulder DifferentiationEquipment: Foam RollerEquipment: Small PillowFlexion/Extension: Extension LeaningRotation: ModerateSide bending: ModerateCross-lateral: None