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Jennifer Rizzuto

A yoga teacher recommends these six moves to improve your mid-back mobility

A woman performs thread the needle pose in a park on a yoga mat. she is kneeling, with her buttocks raised into the air. Her torso is twisted so that her left shoulder lies on the floor. Her left arm is extended in front of her torso while her right arm reaches up and over her head to support her on the mat. .

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."

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