1 arms extended t spine foam rolling coaching notes.
Foam roller t spine.
Begin exercise in supine position with t spine placed directly on the foam roller with both hands supporting body weight.
Maintain proper neck alignment with active control.
Next roll the t spine across the foam roller.
Start oscillating up and down on the roller while targeting specific segments.
This helps breakdown any facial restrictions and improve t spine mobility.
These mobilizations will improve the ability for you to extend and rotate through your thoracic spine taking load off of the lower back muscles and spine.
It sounds too good to be true but you can benefit from just lying down on a foam roller and breathing says lubart.
Reach your arms directly overhead with your palms positioned up.
Using a foam roller on your lower spine can cause the spinal muscles in the area to contract causing even more problems especially if you re dealing with a pinched nerve or bulging disc.
Your shoulder blades and back muscles act as a natural shield for your upper spine but the lower spine doesn t have as much protection.