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Breathing Technique And Exercises

As physios, we know that breathing exercises and learning to breathe well after any respiratory illness is a vital part of making a full recovery.
We want to support those who may have had breathing issues after being ill with Coronavirus and help you in your recovery.

We have included below some advice to help you improve your breathing technique, but please note that this is not a substitute for having a full assessment at CSPC, and if you are struggling on a day-to-day basis, you should see your GP.

Learning to breathe well is a great thing for all of us to do.

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Sit in a comfortable position (if you find this hard when sitting, trying lying down with your head supported on a pillow)

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Relax your neck and shoulders

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Place your hands softly on the sides of your lower ribs

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Breath slowly in through your nose and feel your lower ribs expand under your hands

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Hold the breath for a count of 3

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Slowly breathe out through your nose and feel your ribs deflate

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Do up to 10 sets of 3 breaths

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If you feel dizzy when doing the exercises, make sure you sit safely to do them, and even reduce the number you do per set down to 2 breaths.

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Repeat 2-3 times a day

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Focus on learning the correct technique before trying to increase the number of breaths

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You could even look in the mirror to ensure you keep your shoulders are relaxed.

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As you get more confident with your technique try incorporating it into your exercises (squats, walking etc).

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Over the years I have worked with a number of the physios at CSPC, I have found them to be up to date with their thinking and treatments, willing to share their knowledge with one and other and clients. I always recommend CSPC to friends and clients. They have helped hold body and soul together, thank you.

I am absolutely delighted with the shockwave treatment I have received at CSPC physiotherapy Clinic and the results it has produced. Each session has measurably reduced the size of my bursitis to the point it has almost gone, with corresponding improvement in my range of movement and comfort in the affected area. It has also ameliorated calcification in my shoulder. A great big thank you to Alison and Julianna for your help!

I cannot believe how well I feel. Four years ago, I felt consigned to the ‘rust pile’, today I feel ‘shiny’ and ready for the next challenge. CSPC can seriously alter your way of life …for the better.

Within the one hour appointment I received hands on treatment that relieved most of my pain and by the evening I was breathing and moving pain free. By the following morning I was back to ‘full dad duties’ much to the surprise of my partner, who with seeing how quickly I had recovered, started to think I’d made it all up to have a good rest!

After a long car journey to Leeds, I arrived with some discomfort in my upper back that worsened over the next day to the point that I could hardly breathe or move without feeling excruciating pain.

I’d done a gym session a week or so previously and had felt some discomfort in my back but rested and thought nothing of it. A long car journey combined with caring for two young children resulted in me having excruciating back pain and if it wasn’t for getting an emergency appointment at CSPC physiotherapy clinic I would not have made it home and probably checked myself into A&E!

Within the one hour appointment I received hands on treatment that relieved most of my pain and by the evening I was breathing and moving pain free. By the following morning I was back to ‘full dad duties’ much to the surprise of my partner, who with seeing how quickly I had recovered, started to think I’d made it all up to have a good rest!
Thanks CSPC physiotherapy for getting me back to my best – super quickly!

JACK

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