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Re: side effect of Glucophage? to Sandra and LaurenFrom: Renee (anonymous@obgyn.net)Wed, 31 Oct 2001 07:49:55 -0800
There are two ways to breathe. First, your ribs move. Imagine a bucket handle, and how it swings out when you move it up. The ribs are like that. They swing up and out, expanding your lungs, and you breathe. Secondly, the diaphragm moves down. That is the big muscle that separates your chest from your abdomen. That also expands your lung space. Typically, we do both methods with breathing, but to different extents. Diaphragmatic breathing will result in a larger volume. However, many of us rely on the ribs more. To learn to do diaphragmatic breathing, lie on your back. Put your hand right below your ribs, in the center, slightly above where you put your hands for the Heimlich maneuver. Take a deep breath, and feel the muscle pushing out and down on your hand. You can experiment and see how it feels with more of an emphasis on rib breathing versus diaphragmatic breathing. After you get used to moving that diaphragm, try doing it sitting and standing. Then, it becomes more natural, and you don't have to think about it as much. It gives a stronger, deeper breath. People who project their voices (actors, singers, etc.) do it from their diaphragm. They get a larger volume of air, and don't strain their chest and throat so much. Renee
Lauren wrote:
> -- Renee Cordrey, MSPT, MPH, CWS--- |
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