Mid back pain (also called middle back pain or thoracic back pain) can make it difficult to perform everyday activities. Here are 3 of my favorite mid back stretches to help relieve pain & tightness. Buy a worksheet with these mid back stretches at https://www.askdoctorjo.com/3-mid-back-stretches-worksheet
Rhomboid stretch, thoracic side bend, and thoracic rotation are all simple stretches to get started. These should help loosen up tight mid back muscles and relieve pain in the mid back area.
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Top 3 Mid Back Pain Relief Stretches:
https://www.askdoctorjo.com/3-mid-back-stretches
00:00 – Mid Back Stretches
00:20 – Rhomboid Stretch
01:16 – Thoracic Side Bend Stretch
02:17 – Thoracic Rotation Stretch
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