Joint Mobility - Thoracic Spine Mobilization with Foam Roller

[123Vonner]

I have had thorasic back issues for 3 years now. A month or two ago, I tried using a roller but had very little confidence that anything would work. I was completely impressed. I'm not totally cured of my thorasic issues but I now have something to pop/crack my back and provide me with some comfort. A huge answer to prayer when I used to deal with the pain and discomfort for months at a time. Nothing worked, not IMS, not MRI, not massasge, not physio...nothing..thanks for the video tips :o)

[123Vonner]

I have had thorasic back issues for 3 years now. A month or two ago, I tried using a roller but had very little confidence that anything would work. I was completely impressed. I'm not totally cured of my thorasic issues but I now have something to pop/crack my back and provide me with some comfort. A huge answer to prayer when I used to deal with the pain and discomfort for months at a time.

[damnation333]

Thanks! Really good!

[PerformanceU]

Yes, there is extension happening at the lumbar region but certainly not enough to constitute hyperextension.

[UofMWolverine81]

On first glance, I very much like the look of this mobilization. But I was wondering if there was still the risk of allowing lumbar hyperextension when part of the T-Spine is fiexd and you drop the hips down to execute the mobilization.

In the video you said that this version would actually prevent that, but the version with the glutes on the floor would allow you to brace more to prevent any excess lumbar motion. As depicted, it seems like it could allow for unchecked lumbar hyperextension.

[esptofficial]

@UofMWolverine81 I dont think that movement through lumbar is an issue, certainly doesnt look like hyperextension and as long as T-spine is extending to ensure the lumbar doesnt compensate for all the motion then you should be fine. If you really wanted to limit lumbar extension, then try bringing one knee towards chest whilst the using the other leg to elevate the pelvis. What that will do is posteriorly rotate the pelvis and therefore create flexion as long as moving faster than proximal bones