Belly Breathing
BELLY 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 one hand on your chest and the other on your belly. Take a deep breath in while raising the hand on your belly towards the ceiling. Attempt to do so without raising the top hand 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