Thoracic Spine Yoga Stretch
The Thoracic Spine Yoga Stretch is used to stretch and help relieve pain in the upper – mid back.
How to properly perform this exercise:
- Begin on the floor on your hands and knees. Bring feet together and separate knees.
- Breathe in and with exhale, right arm reaches under the left shoulder as far as able. Palm is up.
- Right shoulder & right side of head rests on the floor as able.
- Left arm is extended overhead with the hand on the floor, right arm is extended.
- Press hips back toward feet.
- Hold for 20 seconds.
- Reverse. Repeat 3/X.
Techniques: Left arm may be bent at the elbow as needed. Upper body is relaxed, soften into the pose, and breathe.
Dr. Jeremy L. Cohen is a New York and New Jersey State Licensed Physical Therapist who received his Bachelors of Science degree in Exercise Science in 2006 and his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2013 from the University at Buffalo. Jeremy has had a wide variety of clinical experiences ranging from working with premature infants in the neonatal intensive care unit to working with patients with complex neurological impairments and chronic illnesses. Jeremy specializes in rehabilitating patients with orthopedic and sports injuries as well as patients recovering from various surgeries. Jeremy has continued his post graduate training by becoming a certified Performance Enhancement Specialist from the National Academy of Sports Medicine and has achieved an advanced certification in Fascial Movement Taping. Jeremy is also certified in integrative dry needling as well as in performing functional movement screenings. Jeremy was awarded membership to the Alpha Eta Society for significant scholarship, leadership, and contributions to the allied health professions. In the near future Jeremy plans to become certified in advanced manipulative techniques of the spine in addition to becoming a certified orthopedic clinical specialist through the APTA. In his free time Jeremy enjoys playing basketball on two men’s league teams, beach volleyball, and obstacle course races.
