
07/29/2025
"Breathing isn't something we normally have to think about but in the presence of persisting pain, the way we breathe can change. Do you hold your breath when you move? Do your neck muscles try to help with breathing when you're at rest? Slow, deep "belly" breaths with a relaxed jaw and neck has been shown to be helpful in controlling pain and stress"
Steve Connolly, PT, OCS, encourages patients to pay attention to their breath as part of a comprehensive approach to pain relief. Practicing slow, deep "belly" breaths—with a relaxed jaw and neck—has been shown to help regulate the nervous system, reduce pain signals, and ease overall stress.
If you're managing chronic pain or recovering from injury, integrating breathing awareness into your therapy can be a small but powerful tool on your path to healing.
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