2 ways to help fix stubborn kyphosis (hunchback posture)

Summary by Krater

Matt Shoe from Upright Health answers a viewer question about kyphosis caused by tight rectus abdominis muscles, demonstrating foam rolling and wall-sitting stretches to release the front of the core and allow spinal extension.

From the video

Answers: How do I fix kyphosis and chest posture caused by tight abs?

• kyphosis
• rectus abdominis release
• foam rolling for kyphosis
• wall stretch for posture
• thoracic extension

Exercises

• foam roller thoracic extension · foam roller · 1 minute per spot on 3 to 4 spots
• wall posture stretch · wall · at least 2 minutes, up to 3 to 5 minutes

What it concludes

• Tight rectus abdominis muscles from computer work can pull the spine into kyphosis and cause back or neck pain.
• Foam rolling the front abdomen helps relax tight rectus abdominis muscles.
• Using a foam roller to extend the mid and upper back while keeping the lower back neutral helps improve spinal extension.
• A wall stretch with the lower back, upper back, and back of the head flat against the wall helps correct kyphosis.