CyberPT Physical Therapy Forum : flat thoracic spine http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:56:59 +0000 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:17:24 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.03 360 www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=877 <![CDATA[CyberPT Physical Therapy Forum]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_images/pt_logo.gif http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/ <![CDATA[flat thoracic spine : Our user asked: &#034;I recently...]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=877&PID=1135&title=flat-thoracic-spine#1135 Author: Ask a PT
Subject: 877
Posted: Jul 20 2011 at 2:17pm

Our user asked: "I recently found out I have a very flat thoracic spine. What strengthen exercise can I do to reverse my flat upper back and restore a more curved back? thank you"
 
Ask a PT Response: "Individuals who have a more curved thoracic spine (increased kyphosis) tend to have more issues than someone who has  decrease thoracic kyphosis. Anterior related strengthening exercises for the chest along with stretching of the traps, rhomboids & scapulae muscles may help facilitate an improvement with posture. Are you experiencing issues at your upper back which has led to your concern over the curvature of your thoracic spine?"
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