Simple Neck Pain Relief Exercise | Diaphragmatic Breathing Tutorial
Channel: Mobility Plus Sports Rehab
Date: 2020-10-26

Do you struggle with neck pain, neck tightness or tension headaches? Try this neck pain relief exercise to help with tension headaches 👇

At the clinic, we treat a lot of neck pain cases and notice that they are mostly “chest breathers”; meaning they breathe with their accessory neck muscles and upper chest which lifts the rib cage up and overworks the front neck muscles leading to neck tightness, neck soreness, and neck pain. 

To correct this breathing pattern, we are going to go over the Diaphragmatic Breathing exercise. Yes, breathing can be an exercise if done intentionally!
Video Outline
0:00 Intro to diaphragmatic breathing
0:25 Position #1 set-up
0:38 Diaphragmatic breathing 
1:04 What to look for when practicing diaphragmatic breathing
1:15 What NOT to do when breathing at rest
2:00 Focus on EXHALATION

1️⃣- Place your hands on the sides of your lower rib cage and relax your shoulders. You can do this standing or sitting but maintain an upright posture with the head tall.  

2️⃣- Breathe into your hands and pelvis, making note of how the rib cage is moving as you breathe in and out. The sides of your rib cage should lift up and out to the side gently and your shoulders should stay relaxed. Aim to breathe in for 2-3 seconds long. 

3️⃣- Exhale with control for 4-5 seconds long. This will ensure you are utilizing the diaphragm in a controlled manner and take tension off your neck and shoulders as you continue to breathe. 

This Diaphragmatic Breathing exercise can also be used as a mindful meditation 🧘 practice during extreme times of stress or anxiety. 

At Mobility Plus Sports Rehab, we always start with a thorough exam to make sure we understand your case and provide you with personalized ways to overcome them. We help our patients get rid of their chronic pain quickly and prevent it from coming back. As always, we are here for you. 👊

How do we do this? We do so by educating our patients with self-management strategies and providing pain relief in the office. 

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