PSO-RITE BLOG
Maria, a 34-year-old recreational lifter, had nagging shoulder pain that flared every time she pressed overhead. Her PT told her the real issue wasn’t her shoulder — it was her thoracic spine. 🔍 Maria’s Real Problem ...
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Most people think shoulder tightness comes from the shoulder itself — but the real problem is usually the rib cage + thoracic spine. Your ribs and thoracic vertebrae are the platform your shoulders rest on. When the thoracic spine doesn’t...
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Your hips are the foundation that your spine balances on. When they move well, the lumbar spine stays neutral and happy. When they tighten (especially the psoas and glutes), the lumbar discs get crushed. 🦴 The Anatomy Behind It...
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Your lumbar spine does more than bend and twist — it stabilizes every step, lift, and breath. The five vertebrae in this region (L1–L5) carry nearly all your upper-body weight and protect nerves that run into your hips, legs, and...
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Your spine isn’t just structural — it’s how you breathe.Each inhale should ripple through your ribs, expanding from T1 to T12, massaging the heart and lungs. But when the thoracic spine stiffens, your breath shortens — and so does your...
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