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In this episode:

-What is the thoracolumbar junction of the spine?

-The curves of the spine (kyphosis and lordosis)

-The relationship of the spinal muscles and the abdominal muscles

-The effect of tight muscles, such as the hamstring, at the thoracolumbar junction on breathing

-Exercises to loosen and strengthen the muscles of the back

-Releasing the spinal muscles release to get a fuller breath

-How optimizing the way you stand, walk and sit can help.