You can BREATHBETTER!
Don't just rely on medications and breathing machines, here are other options to help you breath better.
There are many causes of breathing problems. Many are associated with wrong breathing patterns and abnormal usage of the musculoskeletal systemand mental and physical stress Societal pressure of keeping a thin belly, the habit of tucking in the belly, and "stick your chest out" causes less usage of the diaphragm and abdominal muscles, limited breathing capacity, and tightness in the abdomen. Many start having problems in their 20's and getting worse as aging progresses. Problems arise: shallow breath, shortness of breath, rib pain, limited rib cage mobility, back pain, stomach pain, limited organ functions, digestive problems, bowel and bladder problems including constipation, diarrhea, incontinence.
COPD
For smokers and some non-smokers,Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the number one debilitating problem associated with breathing capacity, muscle fatigue, tightness and pain. Breathing becomes shallow and fast. Overtime, the patient's breathing musculatures including the chest, neck, jaw, back, shoulders, rib cage tighten, causing even more difficulty breathing and inability to obtain more oxygenation to the blood.
Asthma
In Children and adults, this recurrent problem also causes tightness in the neck, back, jaw, shoulders, chest, and rib cage.
Repeated sneezing or coughing from asthma, COPD, pneumonia, common colds, flu, all cause problems with tightness in the chest muscles, neck, shoulders, rib cage, and even urinary and bowel incontinence – See also PELVICEXPERT.com for more information about incontinence.
Typical medical treatment includes lots of medications and then progressing to a breathing machine. Some physicians do not realize the benefit of hands on work and the skills of physical therapists in diagnosing and treating breathing problems.
WHOLE BODY WELLNESS CARE at GingerHealth
Our Doctor of Physical Therapy and staff care for the WHOLE BODY and ADDRESSING TIGHTNESS and MOVEMENT LIMITATIONS. We want you better in one way or another. We cannot accept status quo!
We help you improve your breathing by working both gently on sensitive and sore areas while comprehensively addressing all causes of the problems:
- Gentle manual work on inflamed or chronic pain areas
- Trigger point release
- Pressure release of motor and sensory points
- Posture correction for neck, jaw, back shoulders
- Releasing muscle tightness in the neck, shoulders, rib cage, back, diaphragm, abdominal areas
- Dynamic stretch to help lengthen chronic tightened areas
- Work on abdomen and organ mobility
- Joint mobilization of the ribs, sternum, clavicle, and spine
- Neck, mid back, low back hands on work to help lengthen and relax tight and painful areas
- Comprehensive exercises for home, community, and office settings
- Relaxing, supportive, and calming atmosphere to help you quiet your mind and body
Our staff are experienced in hands on and comprehensive evaluation and treatment. We provide personal attention to each of our clients.
We also provide Yoga and Meditation classes to help complete your wellness journey in both physical and mental health.
We look forward to helping you BREATH BETTER!
Call 813-631-9700 to set up appointments at
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