Foam Roll Thoracic Spine
Equipment Needed:
- Open floor, or yoga mat
- Foam Roller
Instructions:
- Lie down with your mid-back on top of a foam roller
- Either cross your arms (hug yourself) or interlock your fingers and push your shoulders forward, both will help expose more muscles
- Roll up and down over the foam roller applying firm but tolerable pressure
- Focus on any particularly tender areas
- Roll for the prescribed amount of time
Common Errors:
- Make sure to relax the muscle being massaged
Progressions / Regressions:
If this is too challenging:
- N/A
If you want more of a challenge:
- N/A
Notes:
- The goal is to feel like you are melting over the foam roller