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Stiff Upper Back.... Here are the 3 exercises that improve thoracic spine mobility and strengthen your upper back. Your thoracic spine is designed to move through rotation, flexion, and extension. If it becomes stiff, your neck and shoulders often have to do more of the work, which can lead...

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