Deep breathing (also called diaphragmatic, belly, or abdominal breathing) is an ancient practice rooted in yoga and martial arts that is still taught today in therapy and healthcare facilities. Some ...

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This post was written with contributions from Margaret Heaton-Ashby, LMFT, and Kelsey Tunney, DPT. When you think about your health and specifically any dysfunction in your body, you probably don’t ...

You can practice progressive muscle relaxation to relieve throat tension and make swallowing easier. Try diaphragmatic breathing to relax your throat muscles and ease swallowing difficulties.

If you’re not using your diaphragm efficiently, you’re not getting the most out of your workout, experts say. Credit...By Laura Edelbacher Supported by By Hannah Seo Most runners know that in order to ...

The phrenic nerve controls the diaphragm, the dome-shaped muscle that is primarily responsible for breathing. Contraction of the diaphragm expands the lungs and draws air into them. The phrenic nerve ...

You do it all the time without even thinking about it. In fact, you’re doing it right now. Breathing. It’s such a simple and automatic behavior, but did you know it’s possible to breathe wrong? In ...

Credit: Getty Images A team of researchers analyzed the effects of using diaphragmatic breathing exercises in patients with GERD, specifically whether their symptoms and QOL improved. Diaphragmatic ...

The diaphragm is an important respiratory muscle. It’s large, dome-shaped, and found below the lungs, around your lower-to-middle rib cage. When you inhale, your diaphragm lowers and helps your lungs ...