14/04/2025
Tips for Today from our Physiotherapist on:
‘Breathing Techniques for Better Posture & Reduced Stress’
Did you know that the way you breathe affects your posture, stress levels, and even muscle tension? Many people develop shallow breathing habits due to poor posture, stress, or a sedentary lifestyle. Learning proper breathing techniques can improve oxygen flow, reduce tension, and support better movement.
👉 Why Proper Breathing Matters:
• Enhances oxygen supply to muscles and brain.
• Supports better posture by engaging core muscles.
• Reduces stress and tension in the neck and shoulders.
• Improves endurance and energy levels.
👉 Common Signs of Poor Breathing Habits:
• Shallow chest breathing instead of deep belly breathing.
• Frequent neck and shoulder tension.
• Poor posture leading to restricted lung expansion.
• Feeling fatigued or out of breath easily.
👉 How to Improve Your Breathing:
🖊️ Diaphragmatic (Belly) Breathing:
• Sit or lie down comfortably.
• Place one hand on your chest and the other on your belly.
• Breathe deeply through your nose, expanding your belly while keeping your chest still.
• Exhale slowly through your mouth.
• Repeat for 5-10 breaths.
🖊️ Breathing for Better Posture:
• Sit or stand tall with your shoulders relaxed.
• Inhale deeply, expanding your ribcage.
• As you exhale, engage your core muscles gently.
• This helps support your spine and reduce strain on your upper body.
🖊️ Breathing to Reduce Stress:
• Try the 4-7-8 Method: Inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 7 seconds, and exhale slowly for 8 seconds.
• This technique activates your parasympathetic nervous system, reducing stress and muscle tension.
👉 Exercises to Improve Breathing & Posture:
🖊️ Thoracic Expansion:
Sit tall, place hands on your ribcage, and take slow deep breaths, expanding your ribs sideways. Repeat 10 times.
🖊️ Box Breathing:
Inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds, exhale for 4 seconds, and hold for another 4 seconds. Repeat 5 times.
🖊️ Chest Opener Stretch:
Stand with your hands behind your head, open your elbows wide, and take deep breaths. Hold for 10 seconds and repeat 5 times.
🫵 Additional Tips:
• Take deep breaths throughout the day to avoid shallow breathing.
• Be mindful of your posture—hunched shoulders restrict lung capacity.
• Stay active—regular movement helps improve lung function.
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Saroj pandey