Diaphragm Breathing (Patient Demonstration) | Chesterfield Chiropractor

[@itzajdmting]

One of the best explanations I've seen on YT. This is a very tricky thing to pattern in correctly, especially if you're coming from years of dysfunctional patterns, compensations etc.... Regular Myofascial Release of the hip flexors, ribcage, lats, upper glutes, can help to calm the tissues down if people are struggling to isolate the TVA muscle.

[@elitechiroperformance]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@gamingwithkev8208]

Thanks so much for this Just did it and I feel so much more relaxed plus it feels like tension is leaving through my stomach.. It's like when you hold your wrist for a while then let it go and the circulation flows. that's how my stomach feels. I'm also feeling a little more sleepy

[@elitechiroperformance]

Wonderful!

[@brucewayne3602]

excellent demo from a D C ... physicians take note ... massive THANK-YOU Dr Chris !!!

[@elitechiroperformance]

Thank you Bruce! Or should I say...Batman?

[@bajuszpal172]

Very good idea, yet, how about vertical position?Paul.68

[@arlys2971]

I am constantly explaining and demonstrating this slow, steady abdominal breath to my vocal students. Excellent video.

[@elitechiroperformance]

Excellent!

[@burnhags2572]

My goodness I tried this and it works I had awful acid reflux. Apple cider vinegar helped the acid reflux. But I still had a lot of pressure coming from my stomach shooting up my esophagus making it hard to sleep I couldn’t purpose pressure out and when I did I got acid coming up and it would make the situation worse but these breathing exercises have helped I literally feel the pressure leaving my Esophagus shooting into my stomach and then coming out as flagellants thank you so much

[@mynameiskimle]

This is exactly what I have !!! My stomach would be filled with air and nothi worked. My GERD would be stuck in my esophagus and blocking my trachea and I was breathing all the air into my stomach I looked pregnant

[@embodiment-livelifemorefully]

A truly beautiful explanation and demonstration!

[@elitechiroperformance]

Thank you very much!

[@heiv3368]

I believe a better way is thoracic /chest breathing. Our lungs are not in the stomach. Diaphragma creates supression and at same time you expand your ribcage. This stabilize your upper body, and it frees your lower back muscles from tension for better posture as far as I understand.

[@elitechiroperformance]

I would disagree. When the diaphragm contracts, it creates a vacuum to help pull air into the lungs. The "chest breathing" muscles are accessory muscles and are meant to assist the diaphragm by pulling on the rib cage. They are more prominent with deep breathing and higher exertional breathing like when exercising.

[@heiv3368]

@@elitechiroperformance This is an interesting topic. Well, it just seems to me that hardcore belly-breathers in the longer run have more things like lower back pain, flare ribs, beer-stomach, and develop a bad pelvic position. When I mean thoracic breathing I do not mean involving shoulders and neck by any means. When I practice thoracic breathing, my stomach rises a bit, but it's passively. However, if breathing with your stomach feels better, I think people should just stick for what seems best for them. For myself I feel a lot better doing thoracic.

[@motioninmind6015]

Loosen or remove the leather belt? I think it's nice that when you breath this way, you can easily control the speed of your breaths, by simply moving the abdominal muscles more slowly. Everything above that area can should simply relax and not interfere with the process, which was good to hear you point out 👍🏼

[@smokeymia9982]

“Hey guys I’m going to be teaching a patient how to BREATHE… got this dummy here”

[@elitechiroperformance]

Hahaha yeah he is kind of a dummy.

[@billprezioso3677]

What do you use a bicycle pump?

[@karansinghnegi9384]

😂😂😂😂

[@Darakai]

Perfect presentation, tyvm.

[@snrnsjd]

Surprisingly,very good video,accurate!

[@elitechiroperformance]

Thanks!

[@TheBuzzJazz]

Ok, but what if you are having your belly moving while your diaphragm stays unactivated (ribcage is motionless)? There is no that pump effect. It’s not a diaphragm breathing at all. People are different, they definitely happen to use opposite muscles for moving the same part of the body.

[@lanzchristianbuyao6948]

Is it normal to not get that deep, satisfying inhale at first try? Also, I feel like I move my belly voluntarily rather than it moving on its own through my breathing.

[@elitechiroperformance]

It takes a while to get the hang of diaphragmatic breathing. Especially if you were really bad to begin with. I think it is common for beginners to "force" the expansion of the movement when inhaling. I prefer to think of it as a balloon that gradually expands as you inhale.

[@ebazileyes1475]

While expanding belly should we inhale with nose or mouth? Thanks

[@bencorkill1445]

Mouth

[@vaasdaas9587]

@@ebazileyes1475 inhale with nose, never with mouth

[@beyondyourlimits4671]

​F😂

[@hustler3577]

Doc,I also have the same issue,my ribs n pelvis is never stacked,I have fat around my midsection may be thats the reason,how can I use my core efficiently while breathing & improve that APT posture..!

[@tomasrazgus7331]

I feel sharp pain in diaphragm when inhale + that pain goes to my side of the neck or throat im not sure. And it's mostly with every inhale.

[@payaalvohraa]

Hello great video ! Do we have to try to hold our cores while breathing or tuck in our hips or just let them be ?

[@elitechiroperformance]

I like people to be able to control their breathing while being able to maintain some form of core engagement while under load/exercise.

[@andrewrae8064]

solid content. breath into lower abdominal region

[@elitechiroperformance]

Thanks!

[@missmlb3842]

This is so helpful!! Thank you!!

[@elitechiroperformance]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dhiruparmar8908]

Hello. Do you have a method to help with Meralgia paresthetica my wife has been suffering for 2 years. Right leg hurting and burning sensation,hurts at night time when sleeping. Cannot walk for long distances. Please help. Thank you.

[@theo3030]

Is it a good idea to lie down and put a book on your abdomen and focus on lifting the book as high as possible with every inhale?

[@elitechiroperformance]

Yeah that would be a great way to help strengthen the diaphragm.

[@mytravls]

Try putting a pillow underneath the legs/knees precisely. That’ll help. I’m doing exactly that right now.

[@pokemonteam2755]

So inhale threw your nose exhale threw your nose? Or inhale threw your nose exhale threw your mouth?

[@elitechiroperformance]

Typically when working on breathing we recommend to inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth. Exhaling with pursed lips can help to slow down and clear the lungs.

[@TallGuy02]

Awesome video, how would this take place whenever you are standing up though? I feel that if someone just finished eating you would need to slightly tuck lower stomach below belly button in? Only because of how uncomfortable it would feel. It’s definitely easier to be aware of this while laying down but standing it feels a bit different. A few other things to add, when stand up and breathing from lower stomach diaphragm area, should you brace then breath or slightly tuck in your lower stomach then breath?

[@elitechiroperformance]

Essentially, the concepts are the same when standing but it is more difficult. When we aren't being physically active, we should be completely relaxed in the abdomen/belly (even when breathing) so tucking the belly would not be optimal.

[@crypticsios2254]

I can do when lying down but harder when sitting and standing up.Any tips?

[@sebastianmach4906]

I didn't know we have lungs in the stomach. it is good to breath like this while we are laying down because we don't need to support our spine, but standing up and breathing like this can be destructive to posture, stability and other things.

[@KeithWilsonVideo]

How long should it take to get the diaphragm stronger if you perform this exercise 4-5 times a day?

[@elitechiroperformance]

Good question! But I don't have a good answer ha! I would say it depends on the individual and their baseline weakness/dysfunction.

[@Aman-gk1cb]

maybe around a total of 40 minutes a day, everyday

[@Garahan]

Been doing this for 5-years it has its benefits but it looks like I have a beer belly since. And my diet and exercise routine hasn't changed much since.

[@user3657]

Same. I fixed tons of neck and shoulder pain by giving myself a new way to breath but my stomach looks like it is having triplets. Absolutely not engaging the deep core like this is supposed to do. Dont know why this is??? Gonna try a PT. My belly is so big it's putting me into APT and this is supposed to prevent that.

[@norwis120]

@@user3657 diaphragmatic must promote movement from the diaphragm, but not necesarily from the belly this lying breathing method is to get a feel of it and it's used in resting, it's nice, useful, but there's a time and place for it diaphragm should allow for the expansion of the ribcage, which can only happen if breathing/core is stable

[@gurozawa]

yeah try googling video " Why You Should STOP Belly Breathing ". ihad the same problem, but had no idea where it came from, when i tried to learn how to sing and someone didnt explain it to me properly.

[@pinki7909]

Thanks this also help me for some more demonstration for my class 7th science chapter Respiration Once again Thanks 🙏🙏

[@elitechiroperformance]

That's awesome! Teach em' while they are young!

[@hustler3577]

Really informational video..

[@elitechiroperformance]

Glad you think so!

[@havad3938]

Great demo! A few other vids. were less understandable.

[@KhizirKhizir]

It is a important video

[@lalibarhoumi2853]

What if you have vertigo? It's hard to lay all the way flat. Any suggestions?

[@elitechiroperformance]

You can do this while sitting upright or at an angle as well.

[@dilligaf2386]

So how do you beath properly you forgot

[@elitechiroperformance]

Nowadays I wouldn't say there is a "proper" way to breathe. However, I do think it is important to be able to utilize the diaphragm well with breathing (expansion with breathing in).

[@thebreathingclass]

Nice job in explaining!

[@dollkall5411]

Can this help with covid and the shortness of breath

[@Trixiesongzxoxo]

Can you please do more videos on male diaphramic breathing video it would mean a lot !

[@elitechiroperformance]

I will put it on the agenda. Thanks!

[@MichaelToub]

Great Video!!

[@elitechiroperformance]

Thanks!

[@0xcalmaf976]

Hey, whats that watch model?

[@elitechiroperformance]

I believe that it is a Galaxy Gear S2. I wear the Active2 now.

[@Wisegoatface]

When I try to breathe with my diaphragm I feel like I’m not getting enough air.

[@elitechiroperformance]

That's a common issue. Try not to overcomplicate it or try too hard. Make sure to get full exhalation before slowly expanding the mid section on the initial inhale. Don't breathe in too rapidly or aggressively.

[@ranjithkumar-ff6yn]

Doctor i have pain left side neck and lungs when I inhale breathing. What problem doctor this type pain.. last year I had diaphragm repair operation doctor i feel this pain for 1month before...

[@elitechiroperformance]

It is really hard to say without assessing you. Sometimes scalene/SCM/pec minor tightness will be felt in the chest when breathing.

[@jeffategs24]

So while inhalation We should fell expansion whole 360°?

[@elitechiroperformance]

You should feel that you are expanding outwards. However, you won't necessarily "feel" equal expansion due to the differences of the rib cage and musculature in different areas of the core.

[@UndefeatedEagle]

Brother i got a question. I alrraedy have small lung capacity ( around 60% they told me) cuz i was born early. It sounds dumb but i feel like i can inhale way longer without my diaphragm. Because i feel when i inhale i fill my diaphragm but then its stuck and i feel like i need more air. Been struggling with conciously breathing alot.

[@elitechiroperformance]

Once the diaphragm cannot contract anymore, or when you feel the stuck feeling, it is OK to then expand the chest. Many people are avoiding the chest expansion component which will severely hinder the amount that you can inhale. Let me know if that helps.

[@jchowdaryjchowdary4125]

I am breathing my stomach is rasing too much compore to other why not chest sir reasons

[@pokemonteam2755]

What’s the most efficient breathing technique

[@elitechiroperformance]

I'd say any technique or exercise that emphasizes diaphragm function and proper rib cage mobility with a decrease in the activity of the accessory muscles (neck).

[@stellamary7201]

1.tummy tuck 2.Brown belt superb 3.yellow t-shirts fine 4.grey pants great.. Thank Lord for all these blessings.. 🙏💐🌹🙌

[@Eljefe5948]

Can this make you belly bigger over time?. I'm asking cause I used to have big belly when I was around 250, now I'm 160 with flat stomach. I was wondering if diaphragm breathing will make my belly bigger. Also I have a little rib flare, mostly on my left side, more than the right side. Is that a problem coming from bad breathing? Like chest breathing? I'm trying to incorporate more diaphragm breathing and lots of ab exercises

[@Aman-gk1cb]

It won't make your belly bigger. The reasons why we have a large amounts of subcutaneous fat or visceral fat are sedentary lifestyle, diet high in carbs (surplus calories), little muscle mass, insulin resistance, medication, or other medical conditions.

[@Kpfitness360]

Having more rib flare on the left means your pelvic is oriented towards right and is stuck there, its called lateral pelvic tilt. This will lead to lot of issues in the body because like pain duing walking, feeling more weight on the right. The solution is efficient breathing.

[@verdeboyo]

This is great👍🏻 Could this also possibly help with migraines?

[@lacrimacimpeanu]

This kind of breath is perfect for musicians.....

[@elitechiroperformance]

Yes many musicians and singers naturally do this well

[@TrueSpeak-TS]

Thank you so much for this wonderful video!!!

[@elitechiroperformance]

You are so welcome!

[@june.5082]

Have a question. In the beginning of this video, the patient inhaled with big expansion of the rib cage, which is not abdominal breathing, am I right? Is that better than abdominal breathing? Thanks.

[@elitechiroperformance]

Good catch. The patient struggles with breathing and IAP so he was not the best model for the video lol.

[@adriandetera3805]

@@elitechiroperformance hahah

[@nickolegalvez5280]

This was great

[@LeykiZenam]

Thank you! This helped me so much!

[@elitechiroperformance]

Glad it helped!

[@moniramonira7824]

thank you very much💖

[@elitechiroperformance]

You're welcome 😊

[@ellasanderson2597]

I am trying to do this but I am finding it soo hard 🙄

[@vasanthypusparajah5787]

Thanks

[@elitechiroperformance]

No problem

[@selenaandash6923]

I had my chiropractor do this but it was painful she did both hands at once

[@elitechiroperformance]

Was she doing a diaphragm manipulation/mobilizing technique? If so, that is something completely different from mindfulness breathing exercises.

[@杨东成]

thank you the analyaz

[@june.5082]

You said the inhale expansion should not below the belly button, is that right? That seems the most important key. Is there a simple way to control it?

[@elitechiroperformance]

Maybe there is some confusion. We want the lower part of the abdomen to expand when we inhale. We like to think of it as a wave. As you start to breathe in the expansion should start low, then above the belly button, and then the chest.

[@june.5082]

Thanks for clarification!

[@TheDustAutumn]

The fact that most people don't naturally breath with their abdomen is something I've never expected. Very weird

[@prathibarani5442]

Hi doctor, from 2 years my breathing pattern got changed. I have urge to yawn so that i can get enough air this happens when im active(while using my upper body) but subsides when my uppper body is at rest..along with this now i have right trapezitis with snapping nd grinding in shoulder...can u figure out what could b the root cause

[@elitechiroperformance]

It's hard to say without evaluating you myself. I would recommend seeing a trained professional in your area (if possible).

[@misterwill3625]

You just taught me that below the navel should rise/fall🤯I just tried it and couldn’t 😳

[@arslan_TM]

Can I put 2 bricks on my stomach while doing this, I heard this is more affective!?

[@elitechiroperformance]

Lol bricks are a little too big but they could work. I would use something a little small but still carries some weight.

[@prodigalfan]

yeah this will take some getting use to 😆

[@elitechiroperformance]

It is awkward at first for most people!

[@julianmojica2719]

Hi, i have been breathing this way but sometimes My stomach "hurts" because it spand alot, i don't know if i take too much air than i need and also i feel dizzy, is it normal? What have i done wrong?

[@jchowdaryjchowdary4125]

Same felling brother what is the reason I am taking breathing stomach to much compare to others

[@crystal_vvave9045]

Too much air = dizzy is common. Maybe you r not exhaling fully which creats a kind of a chemical imbalance when there is too much oxygen and a lack of co2. So you should inhale and exale for the same amount of time or take a bit longer exhales.

[@trilltron2885]

Dope

[@truthreignsforever9286]

Why not just have him go shirtless? lol 😂

[@elitechiroperformance]

I don't think everybody is ready for that!

[@wozza2046]

demon slayer has messed me up bro FR

[@Ayausukar]

Lmfaoo

[@Conny226]

You don’t really explain the breath

[@muireey1475]

i cant believe im learning how to breath from babies..

[@gitachoksi1998]

Too long a preamble. Pl get to the point faster

[@elitechiroperformance]

Thanks for the feedback. Some people value the informative parts and some do not.

[@Miyuk9p]

This doesn't look right