Thoracic Spine Essentials: A Runner's Guide to Mobility and Strength
The thoracic spine, also known as the T-spine, is the area of the back between the neck and the lumbar spine (lower back). This area often becomes stiff, which can lead to compensations in other areas, namely the neck and the lower back.
Why Big Toe Extension is so Important for Running
Our feet are the base of our support system when we walk, run, jump or just simply stand. Yet, time and time again it seems that we neglect them whether this be by wearing shoes that compress our toes or we just ignore tiny little aches and pains until it becomes unbearable. This then impacts the rest of the chain; the knees, the hips even the lower back which can start moving differently and cause us other problems.
