Breathing is one of the most fundamental tasks that we perform every day without thinking. Yet, when we stop and focus on our breath, we find that we can use it in a positive way to help achieve an objective. Think of Lamaze classes for pregnant women. Practical strategic breathing help them through labor and delivery without the need of drugs or epidural anaesthesia. Or think about méditatives and respiratory martial arts which can release large amounts of stress or produce immense energy. Proper breathing techniques are firmly rooted in these philosophies. Singers certainly know the importance of the proper method of belt of a melody, but what of all the days of breathing for the general health of breathing techniques?
Chiropractors, doctors of chiropractic, regularly treat patients with chronic pain and dysfunction associated with signs of difficulty breathing. Matter of fact one of the first signs that many chiropractors see patients with chronic back or neck pain is bad breath. Bad breath and bad posture can cause or contribute to chronic back and pain in the neck. Bad breathing is shallow and and uses only the chest diaphragm, low deep muscles in the abdomen. This not only limit your intake of oxygen, but also puts additional stress on the smallest muscles in your upper body to do the work that the diaphragm must be done. Think your traps muscles or muscles of the anterior neck muscles in your neck and shoulders and then becomes tense and tired, because they are not designed to breathe every day, contribute to a continuous cycle of bad posture and chronic pain.
Then, how do breathe you properly? In simple terms, you use your diaphragm, the muscle between your lungs and abdomen. Here is a basic test to determine if you are breathing correctly. Lie on your back on the floor or on your bed. Place one hand on your chest and one hand on your stomach. Breathe deeply. A your stomach to move? If Yes, great! You use your diaphragm for regular breaths. If your stomach is gone, this means that you primarily use the muscles "assistance" in the upper part of the body to breathe.
Put the burden on the muscles of assistance increases your risk of muscle fatigue, stiffness and pain. Chronic poor breathing can cause core of your body (abdomen, back and hips) to become unbalanced. When this occurs, other health problems can follow (headaches, digestive problems, fertility challenges, tension, headaches and more).
Chiropractors know that a strong core is necessary for a balanced and healthy life and helps to prevent injuries, pain and dysfunction. Learning of proper breathing techniques is essential to maintain a healthy basis and the healthy body. Most people are surprised to learn how important technical appropriate breathing are to their general State of health and are even more surprised to learn that they were not breathing as effectively as they could be.
Learning of proper breathing techniques is empowering and help you increase your energy levels and reduce tensions. To get started on your way to proper breathing and a sound base, consult a chiropractor for a review of wellness. An initial examination a chiropractor can assess your breathing and determine if there is any variance in your body alignment, symmetry, the range of motion and mobility. Committing to chiropractic will help restore the balance in your body and improve your quality of life!
