t the same time, the muscles between the ribs contract and pull
ween the ribs, reducing lung expansion, forcing air out.
uch more aware of our breathing, when we may have to work to g., following surgery or unwell e.g, chest infection. ately change and control our own breathing. There are some simple
omes shallower as you take on more oxygen. This makes your heart
or abdomen is the most efficient way to breathe. Remembering to eathing exercise - explained here blood pressure, slow your heart rate, and releases any tension held in , in effect, calming both mind and body. lled pursed lips breathing. It slows the flow of air as you breathe out athing easier. Asthma UK has some handy tips and advice to help
orted. Focus on the out breath, breathe out slowly through your
at your breathing will ease soon. Continue to do this for a couple of
of time - unintentionally. We tense up to avoid movement that we think sion can actually make pain worse.
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