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Upper Back Roller Placement

Upper back roller placement positions the roller across the shoulder blade zone with head supported—neck and low lumbar spine stay off the cylinder.

Upper back roller placement sets the foam roller across the shoulder blade zone—not on the neck vertebrae or low lumbar spine—with knees bent and hips low for stable extension passes. Hands cradle the head to avoid cervical strain.

Two to four slow extensions beat aggressive bouncing. Pair with rows and thoracic rotation drills for lasting posture.

Common questions

  • Why does neck pain happen during upper-back rolling?

    Usually the roller sits too high toward the neck or the head hangs unsupported. Lower the roller to mid-thoracic levels and support the head with clasped hands.

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