The thoracic spine is the section of your spinal column that is positioned in your mid-upper back. It’s an area that as a person ages will become less mobile, especially if you neglect training. More ...
Aside from burning fat or getting a great chest workout, improving range of motion remains one of the most popular fitness goals. We’d all like to be a little more limber and flexible, regardless of ...
Mobility exercises are like oil for the hinges of your spine, ensuring each vertebra moves smoothly. Gentle movement increases the production of synovial fluid, the body’s natural joint lubricant, ...
Back pain can have many causes, from poor posture, muscle weakness, joint stiffness and even more serious problems in the spine. But chances are—if there was no traumatic injury or incident that led ...
Running occurs in three planes: sagittal (front/back), frontal (side-to-side), and transverse (left/right rotation.) Efficient, healthy running happens when your joints are able to move freely through ...
Mobility work improves your range of motion, which makes workouts more effective and prevents injury. Mobility can be tedious, but Sims recommends scheduling it regularly for best results. Peloton ...
Whether you’re swinging a bat, reaching for your seat belt or simply turning to look over your shoulder, your ability to rotate affects everything from sports performance to daily life. Yet, for many ...
There are many different causes of lower-back pain, but one surprising culprit actually involves your upper back. That's right: limited mobility in your upper back can lead to compensation and overuse ...
The most common limitation that golfers have is the internal rotation of their hips, and studies have shown that players who have limited hip rotation are more likely to complain of lower back pain.