Focused side flexion – thoracic region

A spinal side flexion stretch focused primarily on the thoracic spine. Can be helpful in cases of scoliosis.

• Lying on one side, with the side-to-be-lengthened up (concave side up in cases of scoliosis)
• place a small roll or bolster on the ground, under the aspect of the thoracic spine being targeted
• hips and knees slightly flexed for comfort
• reach the stretch side arm overhead
• hold and repeat as needed
• NOTE: the stretch can be increased by side-flexing towards the ground in the first step, ie: bring the ground-side shoulder and pelvis closer together