The thoracic spine is the longest portion of the spine and includes the vertebrae situated between the neck and the lower back. While it’s primarily designed for stability and force absorption, the ...

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Kyphosis is also known as “roundback” or “hunchback,” because it’s an excessive curve of the upper back that makes it look rounded or hunched. While a small curve in the upper back is natural, an ...

If you have problems breathing or have poor posture, you may have decreased flexibility through your thoracic region, according to Jeffrey Beck, exercise specialist with the Intermountain Medical ...

Excessive curvature of the spine that eventually causes a hump-like appearance in the upper back is kyphosis. You can prevent this by practicing proper posture and doing certain exercises to ...

Alleviate pain and stiffness, prevent injury, and improve performance all by using these thoracic spine exercises! The thoracic spine is the middle portion of the vertebral column and runs from the ...