Diaphragmatic Breathing

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Written By David Song

DIAPHRAGMATIC BREATHING

This is a breathing technique to reduce Apical Chest Breathing related neck and low back pain. Lie down on your back with your hips and knees flexed to 90 degrees and feet elevate with a chair, bench, stool or sofa. Place both hands around your waist using the web of your thumb and index finger. Take a deep breath in while expanding both hands outwards. Attempt to do so without raising the rib cage or chest towards your head.

Muscles Involved:

  • Diaphragm

  • Abdominal Wall

    • Transversus Abdominis

Related Conditions:

  • Apical Chest Breathing

  • Neck Associated Disorder

  • Lumbar Facet Syndrome

  • Rib Flaring / Open Scissor Posture

  • Lower Cross Syndrome

  • Anterior Pelvic Tilt

  • Brachial Plexus Impingement / Brachial Plexopathy

  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

  • Cervical Facet Syndrome

  • Stress Management

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