My Turkey Neck and Thoracic Spine | #396

From Pain to Possibility · Oct 22, 2026 · 26m

In this episode, I share a personal three-week movement experiment focused on my thoracic spine, ribcage, and what my kids playfully call my "turkey neck." I unpack how addressing underlying myofascial tension and breathing patterns in the thorax created surprising, systemic changes—from improving neck skin elasticity and posture to setting new personal records in weightlifting and releasing tension in the pelvic floor.

I also dive into the anatomical and biomechanical pathways connecting these seemingly unrelated regions, highlighting Tom Myers' Deep Front and Spiral Lines, the coordinated…