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3 Spine Exercises That Could Ease Chest Tightness and Other Symptoms

Easy to do spine exercises may provide natural relief for a variety of symptoms.
3 Spine Exercises That Could Ease Chest Tightness and Other Symptoms
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Kuo-Pin Wu
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Do you experience chest tightness or notice your heart racing or pounding? It may be that the real issue has nothing to do with your lungs or heart, but a misalignment in your thoracic spine.
The sympathetic nervous system, which runs along the thoracic spine, connects to multiple internal organs. When the thoracic spine is misaligned, it may not only lead to conditions like scoliosis but also contribute to dysfunctions in the respiratory, cardiovascular, and other systems.

Thoracic Spine Misalignment and Systemic Dysfunction

The thoracic spine plays a vital role in maintaining proper posture and supporting nervous system function. Running along this section are sympathetic nerves that regulate key bodily functions, including heart rate and breathing.
Kuo-Pin Wu
Kuo-Pin Wu
Kuo-Pin Wu has practiced traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for nearly 20 years. Formerly a structural engineer with a master’s degree from a renowned university, he later earned a doctor of medicine degree in TCM. Leveraging his engineering background in logical analysis, he specializes in identifying patterns to diagnose and treat complex diseases. Wu is currently the director of XinYiTang Clinic in Taiwan.