Chapter

Importance of Upper Back Mobility for Neck Pain Relief
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27:40 - 31:21 (03:40)

To effectively alleviate neck pain, it is crucial to improve upper back mobility by finding a position where one can take a bigger breath to help the body automatically organize. Breathing through the neck can lead to frequent neck pain due to the overuse and lack of effective mobility in the upper back.

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The mobility of the thoracic spine affects the organization of the head, and thus, the shoulder movement.
27:40 - 30:05 (02:24)
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Summary

The mobility of the thoracic spine affects the organization of the head, and thus, the shoulder movement. Effectively moving the upper back can alleviate neck pain and improve shoulder mobility.

Chapter
Importance of Upper Back Mobility for Neck Pain Relief
Episode
#612 - Kelly Starrett - 8 Essential Strategies To Maximise Your Fitness
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
Adopting rounded positions can inhibit our body's natural functions, including proper breathing techniques by not allowing us to access the musculature of our rib cage, resulting in chest breathing and tension in the neck and jaw.
30:05 - 31:21 (01:15)
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Breathing techniques
Summary

Adopting rounded positions can inhibit our body's natural functions, including proper breathing techniques by not allowing us to access the musculature of our rib cage, resulting in chest breathing and tension in the neck and jaw.

Chapter
Importance of Upper Back Mobility for Neck Pain Relief
Episode
#612 - Kelly Starrett - 8 Essential Strategies To Maximise Your Fitness
Podcast
Modern Wisdom