If you’ve ever felt your back tighten up after a long day at the desk or during a tough workout, you’re not alone. For years, I dealt with stiffness that seemed to creep in no matter how active I tried to be. One thing that truly changed the game for me was discovering intercostal breathing….
Last year, I finally got back on my bike after a long hiatus. I was feeling good, energized—and then out of nowhere, this persistent tightness in my upper back started creeping in. Sound familiar? If you’re a cyclist or even just ride for recreation, poor cycling posture and thoracic compression can turn a great ride…
It started after a hard sneeze. I felt this sudden jolt along the side of my rib cage—like something had snapped. The pain didn’t feel like a broken rib, but it wasn’t quite a bruise either. Turns out, I had strained one of my intercostal muscles. Honestly, I didn’t even know we had muscles between…