How Can Limited Thoracic Mobility Affect My Low Back and Shoulder Pain

How Can Limited Thoracic Mobility Affect My Low Back and Shoulder Pain

Many of us spend long hours sitting at desks or hunched over looking at a screen which can lead to stiffness and restrictions in the thoracic spine. Poor posture and these prolonged times in compromised positions for our back lead to increased stiffness and lack of movement in the spine. When this part of the spine doesn’t move as freely as it should, it can cause discomfort not just in the upper back but also in the shoulder and the low back.

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How Can I Relieve My Shoulder Pain?

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Shoulder pain is a common musculoskeletal condition affecting many adults. Shoulder pain may arise from the shoulder joint itself or from any of the many surrounding muscles, ligaments, or tendons. Pain that comes from the shoulder joint usually worsens with movements or activities of the arm or shoulder. Various diseases or conditions can cause pain in the shoulder.

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Physical Therapy for Shoulder Pain

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Shoulder pain is a common pain that many people experience but it should not be a problem that we settle to live with. The shoulder joint is meant for mobility meaning that it has the most range of motion of all our joints. If we are experiencing shoulder pain, more than likely close to all of our daily activities will aggravate you because of how much we use our upper extremities.

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Pain: Why do we feel it?

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What is pain? That is a loaded question with a complex answer! To give a simple explanation, “it is an unpleasant sensory or emotional experience that is unique to the individual.” The key word being “unique” as perceptions of pain and how to it relates to our physiology can be quite complex. We deal in…

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Chronic Tightness: Are your Muscles Tight or Weak? 

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Chronic tightness may be because your muscles are weak. Have you ever complained of tight hamstrings, tight hip flexors, tight calves, or tight muscles anywhere along the chain? Have you spent multiple sessions working on stretching and mobility without any relief? Check out our Youtube channel for exercises that can help you strengthen your muscles! …

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