Practice diaphragmatic breathing to reduce stress and reduce muscle tension and pain. When you breathe in your belly should rise, as should your upper and lower ribcage. Deep, controlled breaths should not induce excessive muscle tone elsewhere (e.g. neck and back). Dysfunctional respiratory muscles are surprisingly common and can greatly contribute to dysfunction and pain elsewhere in the musculoskeletal system.
Posted on: Wed, 30 Apr 2014 19:23:48 +0000