Posture and breathing for hiatus hernia and acid reflux

This video is based upon an excellent paper from Czechoslovakia
www.rehabps.cz/data/GERD_Pape...
The paper demonstrates the postural correction that makes the oesophagus (and presumably also the internal oesophageal sphincter) regain normal relaxed function.
It also demonstrates the best style of diaphragmatic breathing to close the oesophageal sphincter and prevent hernia and acid reflux/heartburn.
This same style of breathing also happens to be the best and most comfortable and stable style of diaphragmatic breathing that I have yet found. (And believe me, I've been looking for a while!)

[@ze4949]

The way to guide the head up is very useful

[@tukoshka]

Thank you!

[@me-hk4rl]

hiatal hernia is often due to neurogenic diaphragm weakness from atlas vertebral subluxation caused nerve interference. the weakness is typically unilateral and opposite the side of laterality of the causal subluxation.

[@katelemon2750]

Thank you 🌼

[@btpilates-solutions]

You are welcome!

[@christinacutlass1694]

Thank you! I haven’t seen this breathing before. Opening the rib cage will also help my costochondritis.

[@btpilates-solutions]

You are welcome. Appreciate your feedback.

[@maddgun]

Great

[@jayshreebhavsar6883]

Thanks it's very helpful 🙂

[@btpilates-solutions]

You are welcome! :)

[@emilyerdbeere9210]

How often do you repeat it?

[@btpilates-solutions]

@@emilyerdbeere9210 In gentle form, every minute of every day. Thus: Breathe into the belly and lower circle of ribs. Pause on the inbreathe to relax your neck and grow tall. Stay relaxed as you breathe out. You might practice various forms of deeper breathing during any and all forms of exercise, or especially in a yoga class. As stand alone exercise you might use a deep breathe to stretch your ribs and abdomen once or twice a day. But basically all the time. Welcome to a calmer, taller, happier you!

[@wendyblair5696]

Perhaps another skeletal video illustration of what the ribs should be doing as you inhale and exhale. Directionally “down” is confusing to me. A visual representation of what the diaphragm is actually doing would be cool too! Either way, thank you for this info, I will definitely be practicing as I am a fit 43 year old who is starting to notice some difficultly with breathing during meditation. Everything feels heavy and restricted in my diaphragm area

[@btpilates-solutions]

(For the diaphragm, downward on the inbreathe means toward the pelvis...) (For breathing during meditation, you can't stay calm and relaxed if the breathing is destabilising and moving your axial skeleton - the head, spine, and pelvis. If your axial skeleton is tall and still and stable (and not moving!!!), your meditation will be more effective).... That's a good question about the visualisation of diaphragmatic movement during breathing. I'm reluctant to show anatomical videos of breathing movement and will explain why.... The trouble with the videomatic portrayal of invisible movement under the skin, is that an artist gets to do it. In contrast, a formally trained functional anatomist (such as a physiotherapist who gets to see the damage caused by wrong breathing patterns) would better understand what a healthy breathing movement should be. With this in mind, you can look at the following two videos. FIRST VIDEO SHOWS RIBS LIFTING SIDEWAYS LIKE HANDLES ON A TWIN-HANDLED BUCKET: (I do not believe this is a healthy breathing movement - I am showing the video so I can discuss and recommend caution when viewing anatomic movement videos). kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXLOaGqeic6qqrs This JESSICA WOODS ART OF BREATHING video shows ribs lifting like twin bucket handles. It's a beautiful video, but it is (1) an artist's impression of ideal breathing and not that of a formally trained clinical anatomist. (Jessica is a teacher of performing artists, not a doctor, not an anatomist, not a physio who treats people with pathology caused by poor breathing habits; she is an artist first and foremost). I respectfully disagree with her "correct breathing" video (with ribs lifting like the side handles on a two-handled bucket) because my personal experience shows: (a) When I lift my ribs like bucket handles the movement fires up and puts tension in muscles in my neck (scalene muscles). These muscles lift the uppermost ribs, which then pull the lower ribs upward. I get a tense neck and headaches when I do this, and it makes me more anxious. (b) When the lower side ribs lift (like twin bucket handles), the spine tends to arch backward, which means that each inward breath destabilises my spine. Not at all what I want if I am doing deep breathing while running! - I need to stay tall and stable, not have my spine and rib cage swaying forward and backward on each breath! NOTE: when you are heavy breathing, the upper ribs do lift, but the lower ones shouldn't - if they do, your spine arches backward - if you are a distance runner, this would cause pain and damage in your lumbar spine (not what you want during preparation for your big race), if you are an older person, this instability will contribute to spinal stenosis pain (not a a pleasant place to be). SECOND VIDEO SHOWS RIBS LIFTING AND DIAPHRAGM LOWERING. This SOHAMBIS 3-D VIEW OF THE BREATHING DIAPHRAGM also shows ribs lifting (in my body, this destabilises my axial skeleton, as discussed in (b) and "NOTE", above). kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqGQmHasjJ2DiLssi=2T3may6AC0xuKR8m As the SOHAMBIS youtube channel is old and its outward links go to web addresses that no longer exist, I could not identify the credentials of this videomatic rtist. Nevertheless, the diaphragm movement is quite useful to answer your question. A THIRD VIDEO WOULD DEMONSTRATE THE RECIPROCAL ACTION OF THE DIAPHRAGM AND THE ABDOMINAL MUSCLES DURING THE BREATHING CYCLE. It is explained here: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4933622/ but I could not find a video. My own explanation follows: When the diaphragm contracts and pushes down on the tummy organs, the abs slightly relax to permit the organs to "balloon" the tummy outward. The reverse happens upon the exhale: the tummy gently pulls in like a corset to offer support to the tummy organs, which are moving upward to fill the space left under the upward-moving diaphragm. This push and pull of the breathing around the bag of tummy organs is a magical thing by which the muscles of the torso breathe, brace, (and move, when movement is required) the axial skeleton, all at the same time. It's exquisite, and it is health-enhancing, provided it is working well. (Unfortunately, all the fashionable "tight tummy: engage your core" mantras tend to destroy the breathing balance). I wish I could explain it better. Your feedback tells me that I must polish my breath-work teaching- thank you! Keep searching. Keep learning. Good luck.

[@wendyblair5696]

Wow thank you for the response and clarification of techniques! And all the extra videos! I will watch these and keep learning and practicing!

[@user-nq9kj2yz4u]

pozdrav

[@simarjeetkaur9578]

I have lax les but why i have shortness of breath plz help

[@Chevalier_de_Pas]

Probably reflux (LPR) that affects the trachea and/or lungs. It happens to me sometimes, although I have more sore throat and mucus in throat and not problems with breathing. But reflux in some people can cause it

[@majastipic4447]

Or hiatal hernia, or liver. I' m in the process of finding out.

[@user-qc5zz6cx1l]

Thank you, but what about if I feel that the oxgin doesn't reach the lung

[@TheAW76]

Oxygen

[@btpilates-solutions]

Are you not feeling the ribs expanding? That's my guess as to what you are feeling at present. Try this. It might work for you. Imagine at the peak of your in-breath that your body is like a glass two-thirds full. The lowest third is more full than the middle third. Now your lower ribs have expanded, and you feel like there is air in the lower half of the chest and it is rising a little (or even a lot), into the upper half of the chest as well. You no longer feel anxiety due to "no oxygen reaching the lung", and you can relax tall and ask the hollow above the collar bones to relax as well.

[@btpilates-solutions]

Some people will understand the video with ease and some won't. If you don't it's as much my problem (as the teacher) as yours (as the student). I suggest you find someone to observe the pattern of your breathing and if necessary, perform tests to check that your lung tissue has no diagnosable problem that might limit airflow.

[@arlenegojocco7518]

How come you have a flat belly?

[@btpilates-solutions]

Metabolic flexibility... I'm naturally skinny. I do a lot of mid to low-level abdominal exercises (demonstrating). And I perform as a national level masters athlete in New Zealand (sprints, hurdles, harriers in winter). Wilderness hiking (often, I'm following nothing more than deer trails) gives me a lot of joy when I have the time. For what it is worth, I am pre-diabetic, so I "restricted time eat" (an 8 to 10-hour eating window most days) and semi-fast one or two days a week (no animal protein, 600 to 900 calories), and I follow the principles of the Prolon 5 day fast twice a year. My blood sugars are improving slowly (over a period of two years), and I have the weight I had when I was a teenager. There is nothing magical about what I do except that I enjoy doing it, which makes me consistent, as in doing something every day. All this leads to "metabolic flexibility"... Dr Berg has a good article with video. I'm giving you the reference because Google won't recommend his article (Google favours research institutions but they are often way behind when it comes to modern, effective health advice). (Dr Berg has 12 million KZbin subscribers). www.drberg.com/blog/the-best-way-to-get-metabolic-flexibility I hope that's some help?... Your first daily habit to is to walk in the sun (even if it is raining it is still "in the sun") every day. Make it 20 minutes, or 40 minutes or 80 minutes. Make it enjoyable. Amongst trees, scenery and friends if possible. You can do as little as 5 minutes at a time (exercise snacking). Other References Search: walter longo prolon video eatlikeanitalian.com/fasting-mimicking-diet-2/ brucethomson.substack.com/ bthealthyliving.substack.com/

[@adrewfis925]

For the love of Christ compels us, because we judge thus: that if One died for all, then all died; 15 and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again. 16 Therefore, from now on, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know Him thus no longer. 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. 18 Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, 19 that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation. 20 Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God. 21 For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

[@btpilates-solutions]

Thanks for the bible quote. It's not on topic, but I like it, so I'm leaving it here. Go well and God bless you.

[@user-nq9kj2yz4u]

pozdrav

[@btpilates-solutions]

greetings also!