Loosen up: Exercises to loosen your shoulder joints and rib cage should be done so they don't throw

CANADA - JUNE 21: Loosen up: Exercises to loosen your shoulder joints and rib cage should be done so they don't throw your ribs forward; since this puts pressure on your spine. Prevent pressure by breathing out and closing you ribs. Stretch sides; left; by lifting upward; not dropping over. Keep ribs closed to loosen shoulder joints; above left; use rib cage muscles; aboe right; to turn from waist. (Photo by Ron Bull/Toronto Star via Getty Images)