Hi kcho,

Thanks for your advice, I think that you are right, age, and posture, has started to bring on my demise. I have certainly had too much time with the shoulders slumped forward and I am starting to correct this now by consciously pulling them back during those activities, like typing this reply Thoracic kyphosis... I had not thought about much until recently, when I returned to overhead lifting. I have started to stretch out the upper back by lying down and stretching back over and using the foam roller like a hinge. My head posture is generally good, I don't have any forward cant or thrust, and don't 'chicken neck' while I am exercising.

Thanks again for your advice and encouragement, I will have a look at the Alexander technique, as I think I do just need to notice and hold myself better at all times, but I will continue to try and strengthen the shoulder girdle and serratus anterior at the same time.