To correct a hunchback, first of all, flex your thoracic spine?

Mondo Social Updated on 2024-02-01

Many people will run to correct their hunchbacksSticking to the wall, as a result, not only did the posture not get better, but it made itselfBack pain.

In fact, hunchbacked friends often lose the range of motion of the thoracic spine, and the upper body becomes tight and stiff, affecting the cervical spine upwards and the lumbar spine downwards. If the chest is too tight and compresses the nerves, symptoms such as shortness of breath and emotional tension may occur.

If you have any of the above problems, come with me to check the range of motion of your thoracic spine and see if there is something wrong with it.

Test Method:Hold the water bottle between your knees, put your hands on your shoulders, rotate your upper body as far as possible from left to right, pay attention to the buttocks and see if the shoulder line can touch the water bottle.

By testing you will find thatThe range of motion of the left and right thoracic vertebrae is not exactly the sameIf you have limited mobility, you need to adjust in time!

Here are 2 very simple, but effective movements to help you improve the range of motion of your thoracic spine!

Exercise 1: Turn around and touch the wall.

Action Essentials:Naturally stand with your back to the wall;

Turn your upper body left and right and touch the wall with both hands;

Repeat 10 times on each side and do 3 sets.

Exercise 2: Flip the book in a kneeling position

Action Tips:lunges, kneeling on one knee against a wall;

The pelvis does not move, the hand is open outward, and the gaze follows the direction of the hand;

Repeat 10 times, 3 sets on the left and right.

Hunchback friends, don't be in a hurry to do training, first assess whether the range of motion of the thoracic spine is normal, improve the range of motion of the thoracic spine, and then we will do further corrective training!

**Hint:If you want to systematically correct the hunched posture, it is recommended to go to a hospital or a specialized institution to find a doctor or a doctor to provide you with professional help

Finally, please take care of yourself

bless you!

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