Our middle back is one of the most mobile areas in our spine and tends to be one of the stiffest areas as well. With some different movements that involve the middle back, it can sometimes be difficult to improve mobility in the areas where we feel tightest.

Here are a couple of thoracic mobility exercises that are my go-to when I develop unwanted tightness. These few stretches require minimal equipment and focus on flexion, extension, rotation, and lateral flexion as well.

Thoracic Rotation

Foam Roller Thoracic Extension

Open Book Stretch

Cat-Cow

Thoracic CARs