It works the pectoralis major as well as the pectoralis minor muscles.

This can help with mobility.

It stretches the front of your chest.

A woman stands in the yoga tadasna or mountain pose.

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Thoracic outlet syndrome, for example, often requires surgery whenphysical therapyhasn’t helped.

It’s often stressed by ergonomics and computer use in office workers.

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