Diaphragm? Isn't that something about photography?

That's right, but it is also another name for our main respiratory muscle.

What is the Diafragma?
As I said before, the diaphragm or diaphragm muscle is our main respiratory muscle. This is the muscle that lies horizontally between the ribs and spine. The diaphragm has many functions including breathing, a pump to pump blood back to the heart, your posture, your trunk stability, organ movement, defecation, giving birth, vomiting, laughing, speaking and much more. So as you can see, this muscle has quite a lot of functions. What is the consequence of incorrect breathing? As you have read, the diaphragm has many functions, provided you use the muscle correctly.

What happens if you take a wrong breath?
Because your posture is a function of the muscle, it will become less correct. Which can possibly cause lower back pain. Do you already have lower back complaints and do you want to get rid of this? Then read "10 tips to get rid of your lower back pain".

Because you will use the muscle incorrectly, your breathing will not be good. This will ensure that the auxiliary breathing muscles that we have will take over, mainly around your neck. When these muscles are used too much, the risk of neck complaints and headaches will increase. Many reasons to learn to breathe correctly.

How do I breathe correctly?

• To breathe correctly it is important that you sit / stand upright with good posture.
• When you inhale, you make your belly bigger. Light pressure may develop up to the pubis.
• After the belly gets bigger, your chest may get bigger.
• Watch your posture and avoid shrugging your shoulders.

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Kind Regards,

Sascha Bargi BSc. PT. & MSc. Ost. in training