"I do think starting with an aligned skeleton (expert chiropractic? or spinal PT) and good posture really helps. If there are misalignments you can't really progress until those are fixed. Like trying to build a house on a broken foundation. Chiros can adjust wrists, ankles, shoulders, ribs, elbows, hips, and the all important c1c2 ( that takes some extra training some don't do it.)" - Jo Mar

Till I went to Ando and Aston (PT 's who also do rib work) I didn't know how important it is to treat misalignments, as Ando fixed my misalignments and mobilized my nerves, I started feeling better immediately and didn't even need heat or stim . I was surprised I was able to do all the new exercises they showed me without pain.

Jo mar , You are right first we need to fix the body's foundation, maintain good posture and then exercise. It can't be emphasized enough!

Also I find it much easier to do any exercises after some cardio conditioning. It just warms up those muscles and tissues and gives you so much flexibility.
Cardio (walking or whatever you can do) every single day is an absolute must for TOS' ers! (Peter Edgelow totally believes in it, it is a big part of his protocol. Ofcourse it has to be done without pain)