Why Is Thoracic Extension Important

Thoracic mobility can be thought of the available movement or motion of this region of our body, and is very important for achieving good posture to ensure you don’t get pain from poor posture, and it is also essential for most sporting performances.

Why is the thoracic spine important?

The thoracic spine (mid back) is made up of twelve vertebrates that extend from your shoulders to waist and plays an important role to protect your lungs and heart by attaching to the ribcage. The thoracic spine is made for mobility – to flex, extend and rotate.

Why is extension in the thoracic vertebrae limited?

Thoracic spine is considered to have restricted ROM during flexion and extension compared with cervical and lumbar spine because thoracic spine is restricted by the rib cage.