Exercises for the mid and upper back

As promised in our last newsletter, here are some exercises for the mid and upper back (thoracic spine) that will benefit – along with almost everywhere else! – your low back.

 

01 December 2015

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  • 22 February 2017

    A shoulder problem that started at the foot

    My sister asked me to take a look at my 12 year old niece Grace at the weekend, as she was worried about a lump on her shoulder (she also has left knee pain).  The lump turned out to be her... Read more
  • 14 May 2018

    Sun’s Out Guns Out

    Flexing in front of the mirror actually makes your biceps bigger!!!  Well maybe.  A study just out showed that focusing on the targeted muscle/movement during weight-training (watching oneself in the mirror might fall into that category) increased arm circumference by 12.6%  (internal focus)... Read more
  • 17 May 2016

    Hip flexor stretch

    In this short video clip I give one example of why hip extension is important in maintaining a healthy low back, and demonstrate a stretch that improves hip extension while avoiding irritating the joints of the low back. Read more