The thoracic spine, the middle 12 vertebrae of the spinal column, is crucial for upper body movement and posture. Improving thoracic mobility enhances shoulder mechanics, relieves tension, and minimizes injury risk by promoting proper movement patterns. Without sufficient mobility, compensations can occur, limiting shoulder range of motion and negatively affecting overall upper body function. #ThoracicMobility #ShoulderHealth #FunctionalFitness | Nikki Thomas

Anatomy of the Vertebral Column (The Spine or the spinal column)...Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coxygeal vertebra. The vertebra has a vertebral body, lamina, pedicle, transverse processes, spinous process, facets, snd a vertebral foramen for the spinal cord (which is part of the central nervous system). It's important to remember that the spinal cordvis surrounded by meninges (pia mater, arachnoid mater, and dura mater) as well as the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)...#anatomy #biology #nur