Diaphragm Details That Unlock Thoracic Mobility

Unreal Results for Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers

In this week’s episode of the Unreal Results Podcast, I talk about the often-overlooked role of the diaphragm. I bring this topic up because I see it often in my NFL athletes around this point in their season and how diaphragm stiffness starts to affect their performance. In the episode, you’ll hear me talk about diaphragm anatomy and function, how stiffness of the diaphragm can lead to limited thoracic mobility and pain, and give you practical exercises that I use with my athletes to improve their diaphragm mobility. Regardless if you work with athletes or not, this episode can give you a lot of insight on understanding and treating the diaphragm if you think it’s contributing to your client’s thoracic spine or T6 costovertebral joint pain.
Resources Mentioned In This Episode
Episode 48: Small Intestine and Mesenteric Roots
Video: Prone Breathing w/ Coregeous Ball
Video: Diaphragmatic Breathing / Vacuum
Video: DaVinci Rolling
Video: Segmental Bridge
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Capitoli

1. The Pink Eye Chronicles Continue (00:00:00)

2. Thanksgiving & Univ of Oregon Football Game (00:04:02)

3. Diaphragm Anatomy and Function (00:13:16)

4. Diaphragm Stiffness: Causes and Solutions (00:20:42)

5. Effective Diaphragm Stretches & Exercises (00:46:53)