A Yoga Teacher Recommends These Six Moves to Improve Your Mid-Back Mobility (Fit and Well)

Posted: Nov 08, 2024 in In the News

This article originally appeared in Fit and Well on November 8, 2024.

As a personal trainer, I’ll often hear clients mention that chronic back pain limits their activity. Unfortunately, it’s a common problem for anyone that spends their work days tied to a desk.

"Stiffness in the mid-back—thoracic spine—often comes from prolonged sitting, poor posture, and repetitive habits that restrict movement," says yoga teacher Esther da Costa in the introduction to her six-move mid-back mobility routine. "Improving mid-back mobility enhances range of motion, supports better posture, and reduces strain on the lower back and shoulders."...

Jennifer Rizzuto is a freelance fitness journalist based in New York, NY. She’s been a NASM-certified personal trainer, corrective exercise specialist, and performance enhancement specialist for over a decade. She holds additional certifications in nutrition coaching from Precision Nutrition, and pre/post-natal exercise from the American Council on Exercise...

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