Effects of Thoracic Extension Versus Thoracic Stabilization Exercises in Patients With Maigne's Thoracic Pain

"Thoracic Extension Exercises (2 sets of 10 reps each/day). This exercise program will target thoracic spine extension and trunk muscle flexibility. A specialized program of thoracic extension in sitting, in prone lying, in quadruped position, on foam roller, wall angle stretch, corner stretch + hot pack (10 min) + Trapezius and Levator Scapulae stretching + Myofascial Release + Thoracic spinal mobilization (3 sets of 3 reps each/day). A total of 45 minutes session three times a week on alternate days for 3 weeks.~Assessment will be done at baseline, on the end of 3rd week and for long term effects at the end of 6th week."

Thoracic Stabilization Exercises (2 sets of 10 reps each/day). This exercise program will target thoracic musculature, static and dynamic thoracic posture. A specialized program of Draw- in and chin tucks in crook lying, prone, sitting and standing, prone chin- tuck elevation exercises with arm at sides, arms behind head or overhead (4) + hot pack (10 min) + Trapezius and Levator Scapulae stretching + Myofascial Release + Thoracic spinal mobilization (3 sets of 3 reps each/day). A total of 45 minutes session three times a week on alternate days for 3 weeks. Assessment will be done at baseline, on the end of 3rd week and for long term effects at the end of 6th week.