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Diaphragm is a dome shaped muscle between the chest (thoracic) and stomach (abdominal) spaces. It is the main muscle involved in breathing-in.
Diaphragm forms “Network of Breathing”. The functions it performs are
- Breathing function- Main muscle for breathing-in
- Posture control- By stabilizing lumbar spine
- Vascular and lymphatic system drainage
- Role in swallowing and vomiting contributing to gastroesophageal reflux barrier
When you breathe deeply involving diaphragm, it is called as Diaphragmatic Breathing. Diaphragmatic Breathing is found to be beneficial to both physical and mental health.[/vc_column_text][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_toggle title=”References”]Diaphragm Eventration
Network of breathing. Multifunctional role of the diaphragm: a review
The respiratory muscles and the thoracic cage during respiration at rest
The Effect of Diaphragmatic Breathing on Attention, Negative Affect and Stress in Healthy Adults
Effectiveness of diaphragmatic breathing on physiological and psychological stress in adults: a quantitative systematic review protocol[/vc_toggle][/vc_column][/vc_row]
