The thoracic spine is part of your spinal column and is composed of 12 bones that are stacked one upon another. The thoracic spine is located between your cervical and lumbar spines, and it serves as ...

By improving mid-back (thoracic spine) and rib cage mobility, you can enhance your ability to rotate, alleviate pain and move through life with greater ease and lower risk of injury.

The windmill twist integrates thoracic rotation with breath-driven rib cage movement to improve spinal mobility while reducing compensatory stress on the lower back.

Scoliosis, a condition where the spine curves sideways, affects nearly 2% of people worldwide and it often develops during adolescence, particularly around growth spurts before puberty. Detecting ...

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 ...

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With advancements in slaughtering industry technology, the automation of pig carcass cutting has become increasingly prevalent. The presence of fascia and fat covering pig ribs leads to the loss of ...

These innermost core muscles—which attach to your spine, rib cage, and pelvis—work together to stabilize your back and trunk while you move, certified strength and conditioning specialist Mark ...

Ankylosing spondylitis is a disease of the spine, but chest pain is a common symptom. Find out why and learn how to manage the discomfort.