Can Altered Breathing Patterns Cause Pain?
Did you know that poor breathing mechanics can lead to neck pain, core stability issues, low back pain, and other issues? Yes, something that is so second nature to us is actually very complex! Normal breathing is an automatic and effortless action; however, breathing is a coordinated effort. The act of breathing requires our lungs to expand as well as a series of coordinated muscle efforts from the chest wall, the rib cage, movement of large and small muscles, nerve signaling, ligament stretch, and even the spine. Although we often think of our lungs as being within our chest, the tops...
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