How To Align Your Diaphragm For Better Posture

The diaphragm is the main muscle you breathe with.
The position of the diaphragm can affect posture and even back pain.
Engaging the external obliques and then breathing in with the diaphragm is a great way to properly align the diaphragm.
This can help with certain types of low back pain, especially lumbar spine shear

[@xunap]

the best explanation on KZbin

[@naterose5771]

These are very similar to “vacuum seal” breathing exercises, which are also incredibly beneficial. 👍🏻

[@PumpkinHalloweed88]

Just wanted to say thank you for this video. I had a brain injury a couple years ago, and I didn’t realize that this was part of my injury until recently. I must have had more damage other than the head when I fell, and I’m just learning about the psoas and the diaphragm. So, it seems as though I’ve come across it at the perfect time. 🤛🏻

[@user-qm5vr7wk5o]

Hey how is your progress?

[@MoPoppins]

Excellent video! I also love when the practitioner leads by example to demonstrate what good health looks & feels like. 👌

[@vn6714]

VERY HELPFUL

[@vn6714]

THANK YOU

[@cynthiamartinez3192]

Hi Dr. O'Guin. Thank you for this. How often in a day do we do this? I've has throat bubbles/gas and I can feel my digestion has been of the normal track with belching, and IBS. I have some cervical stenosis in the neck so will this help me at least to normalize my digestion with these? GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES for all. your compassion to help us❤🙏🙏🙏

[@jasonaumond1756]

Talk about this more , talk about nose breathing This is so important for lower back pain

[@DrJeffreyOGuinSaintLouis]

thanks for the suggestion. This video averages 64% view time which is really good. Great idea and I'll put in on my video recommendation list.

[@thomasshakelton]

thanks a lot

[@DrJeffreyOGuinSaintLouis]

Happy to help

[@viccucciamusic]

This was beyond helpful, thank you! Such a simple concept but couldn’t find any answers as to why I was feeling my muscle not engaging this morning.

[@DrJeffreyOGuinSaintLouis]

Glad it was helpful! please subscribe to us. I would like to make more videos and always appreciate the encouragement.

[@viccucciamusic]

@@DrJeffreyOGuinSaintLouis Consider it done. Looking forward for more informative content!

[@JoeIcke1]

Hi, I have Athsma and am trying to get off the steroid inhalers, I think a weak diagram is the cause of the asthma and doing what you said seems to help open my airways. Is a weak diaphragm commonly confused with asthma? I also have a spondy / pars defect on my L4, do you think weak breathing muscles could have impacted the strength of my back and contributed to this happening?

[@xavierlafolie2856]

Thanks for that video, it confirms impressions that I had ! Do you have any recommandation for doing that while at the same time keeping the ribs wide? I feel like when realigning it closes my plexus or ribs too much.

[@DrJeffreyOGuinSaintLouis]

I will make a video on how to stretch the ribs very soon. Please subscribe to my channel and you'll be notified when I do.

[@COPDExercisetoHealthyLiving]

I have COPD and scolosis. My right diaphragm is flat. How do I fix?

[@dollybudhram3007]

I was recently diagnosed with flattened diaphragm, is there anyway. It can be fix without surgery

[@PapagenoHannover]

Thanks. this is very important for singers. Because some just put tee belly forward and think that´s it! It is not!

[@DrJeffreyOGuinSaintLouis]

Exactly!

[@michaelgrimes4463]

HOW MANY TIMES WILL IT TAKE ( FOR BREATHING TO BE NORMAL ) AFTER BIBS ADJUSTED WITH AN ACTUATOR

[@user-jk2he7nl2o]

I have little bit different problem, i have posterior pelvic tilt, so when i try to stand up straight (aka tilt my pelvis a little bit anterior) i find myself unable to breathe properly, like im short on the breath i take or i cant take it in enough. What should i do?

[@DrJeffreyOGuinSaintLouis]

Hello, This is hard to answer without more information and even seeing a visual. You can email me at [e-mail] if you would like to set up an online consultation.

[@joshgomez4991]

Sir the muscle in the legs is connected to the inhaling to down the diapram?

[@DrJeffreyOGuinSaintLouis]

the pelvic floor muscles (in the deep hip/pelvis) and the diaphragm work together to create something called intra abdominal pressure. Maybe that's what you're thinking of.

[@oybeee1202]

What should we do with diaphragm to make better posture

[@DrJeffreyOGuinSaintLouis]

I have another video about how to stretch your diaphragm. I would recommend watching that.

[@sethblaustein2405]

The right side of my DIAPHRAM is not functioning. The nerve in my neck/arm is impinging upon it; I do believe. I cannot take in deep breaths right now. I will see my chiropractor about it.

[@vanjacalantropo]

Is there a way to know if our diaphragmatic breathing technique is incorrect?

[@AM2K2]

Your neck shouldn't strain, don't be so forceful on the exhale

[@annefricker4528]

I am wondering if i have hurt my diaphram by running. My URQ is sore and the ribs in my back and side are painful. I did a diaphragm release which helped a bit. Sitting makes things worse as does twisting. When I walk my back/ribs are pretty painful but seem to feel better after a mile or so. Sometimes breathing is painful particularly if I've been sitting or driving. Laughing can also be painful but not always. the lowest ribs and waistline are tender but not painful.

[@DrJeffreyOGuinSaintLouis]

Hello Anne, I wish that I could help but it sounds like an exam would be best for you to really find out what is going on.