Diaphragmatic Breathing - Belly Breathing Technique for Low back and Neck Pain
Exercise Overview
Diaphragmatic breathing is a gentle breathing retraining exercise that encourages relaxed expansion of the abdomen and lower ribs during inhalation. It is commonly used to decrease neck and trunk tension, improve breathing mechanics, and support pain management in people with low back or neck pain.
Muscles Involved
DiaphragmTransversus abdominisInternal obliquesExternal obliquesPelvic floor musclesScalenesSternocleidomastoid
Related Conditions
Low back painNeck painChronic pain with muscle tensionPostural dysfunctionBreathing pattern disorder