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Thoracic Spine Exercise Guide

This document provides instructions for exercises to improve movement in the thoracic spine. It describes 8 exercises including sitting exercises like chin to chest and leaning back in a chair, side-bending exercises while sitting sideways on a chair, and exercises done on hands and knees or in a crawling position. The document advises doing the prescribed number of repetitions for each exercise as directed by a physiotherapist and provides contact information for the physiotherapy department.

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Thoracic Spine Exercise Guide

This document provides instructions for exercises to improve movement in the thoracic spine. It describes 8 exercises including sitting exercises like chin to chest and leaning back in a chair, side-bending exercises while sitting sideways on a chair, and exercises done on hands and knees or in a crawling position. The document advises doing the prescribed number of repetitions for each exercise as directed by a physiotherapist and provides contact information for the physiotherapy department.

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  • Contacts: Provides contact information for further support or to alter appointments related to the physiotherapy program.
  • Further Advice: Recommends checking with a healthcare provider before beginning exercises, particularly if experiencing pain.
  • General Advice: Provides initial guidance and context for the exercises, emphasizing regular practice and following professional advice.
  • Exercises: Details specific physical exercises for thoracic spine improvement, with drawings illustrating the correct positions.
  • Pain Relief: Advises patients on managing pain during the exercises, suggesting consultation with a professional if needed.

Help with this leaflet:

If you would like this information in another language,


large print or audio format, please ask the
department to contact Patient Information: 01223
216032 or [email protected]




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Addenbrookes Hospital
Outpatient Physiotherapy
Patient Information
Thoracic spine exercises



















Document history
Authors Outpatient Physiotherapy
Department Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation
Trust, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ
www.cuh.org.uk
Contact number 01223 245151
Publish/Review date July 2011/July 2014
File name Thoracic_spine_exercises
Version number/Ref 1/PIN2763
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General advice

These exercises will help you to improve the movement in the
middle (thoracic) part of your spine. Complete the exercises as
directed by your physiotherapist.

Exercises

1. Sit on a chair with your back straight
and your feet firmly on the floor. Now
bring your chin to your chest and round
the upper trunk. Keep your head and
shoulders relaxed.

Repeat __ times.




2. Sit on a chair with a high back. Keep
your feet firmly on the floor. Gently lean
backwards so that the area of your spine
above the back of the chair extends.

Repeat __ times.



3. Sit sideways on a chair with a back.
Place a cushion between your side and the
back of the chair. Put your hands behind
your neck or cross them on your chest.
Bend sideways.

Repeat __ times.





Pain relief
To help us optimise your treatment, it is important that you
have adequate pain relief. If you are suffering high levels of pain
please seek advice from your pharmacist or GP.

Further advice
Please be aware that this handout is to be used as a guide. If
you find these exercises painful please seek advice from your
physiotherapist or GP.

Contacts
Please contact our reception on 01223 216633 to leave a
message for your physiotherapist, or to enquire about
appointments.


This information has been compiled by the Physiotherapy
team at Addenbrookes Hospital. You may receive this
information during an appointment with a
physiotherapist, from your GP or via our website at
www.cuh.org.uk/outpatient-physio














8. Lying on your back with a
rolled towel positioned along
your mid spine between your
shoulder blades. Place your
hands behind your neck with
your elbows pointing towards
the ceiling.

Take a deep breath and move
your elbows apart and down
towards the floor.

Repeat ___ times.



























4. Sit on a chair and cross your arms over
your chest, clasping the opposite shoulder.
Rotate the trunk to one side. Rotate back to
the midline and then rotate to the other side.

Repeat __ times.

5. Start on all fours. Lift one arm up to the
side while rotating your trunk. Let your eyes
follow your arm. Lower your arm and repeat
with the other arm.
Repeat __ times.

6. Start on all fours. Arch your spine
upwards while letting your head relax down
between your arms. Now let your back drop
down, hollowing the mid-back. Keep your
neck long and your elbows straight.
Repeat __ times.



7. Start in a crawling position. Let your arms
slide along the floor as far as possible. Push
your bottom back and down and the chest
towards the floor.

Repeat ___ times.

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8. Lying on your back with a rolled towel positioned along your mid spine between your shoulder blades. Place your hand

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