The thoracic spine, in conjunction with the rib cage, forms a complex biomechanical system critical for both structural support and functional mobility. This biomechanical entity not only plays a ...

You’ve most likely heard of the rib cage. Everyone has one, but what does the rib cage do, exactly? The rib cage is also known as the thoracic cage, and the primary rib cage function is to protect the ...

Whether you’re swinging a bat, reaching for your seat belt or simply turning to look over your shoulder, your ability to rotate affects everything from sports performance to daily life. Yet, for many ...

Scoliosis is a three-dimensional (3D) progressive deformity of the spine and ribcage that affects five to nine million individuals in the United States. 65% of these cases are Adolescent Idiopathic ...

“Keep a neutral spine…” We hear that cue in fitness classes all the time. But what exactly does it mean? Human bodies can move in all sorts of ways, thanks to our great number of joints. Many of those ...

The thoracic spine is made up of 12 bones that attach to your ribs and support your rib cage. Excessive curvature in the thoracic spine, called hyperkyphosis, can cause pain and may happen after a ...

When you’re suffering from back pain, perhaps the last thing you want to do is get out of bed. However, for most back pain sufferers, the path to relief actually involves moving through the pain. That ...

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...