In this week's Moves in Medicine, Temple Health doctors look at an uncommon, but very serious condition call diaphragm paralysis. It can easily be repaired, if it is diagnosed in the first place.

The diaphragm is a large muscle that sits below the lungs and helps the lungs expand and contract. Diaphragmatic breathing is a deep breathing exercise that fully engages the diaphragm and increases ...

Diaphragmatic breathing is a technique that makes full use of your lung capacity. Diaphragmatic breathing benefits include reduced stress, improved sleep, and lowered heart rate. You should practice ...

Diaphragm spasms may impede normal breathing and be uncomfortable. They can occur for a number of reasons, including a blow to the stomach, a hiatial hernia, or phrenic nerve irritation. The diaphragm ...

Breathing techniques may reduce stress and anxiety, help a person get to sleep, or support treatment for lung conditions. Some techniques work to give immediate relief. Others may work best with ...

While you might not think much about how you breathe, it can impact your running performance. Practicing proper breathing while running can help you improve the quality of your run and avoid injury.

The diaphragm is an important respiratory muscle. It’s large, dome-shaped, and found below the lungs, around your lower-to-middle rib cage. When you inhale, your diaphragm lowers and helps your lungs ...

Rebecca Maidansky, DPT, is a physical therapist specializing in pelvic floor health. She has also been a writer for nearly five years, and has bylines in Women's Running Magazine, Health, and Austin ...

This post is in response to A Vagus Nerve Survival Guide to Combat Fight-or-Flight Urges By Christopher Bergland Medically accurate illustration of the vagus nerve. Source: Sebastian ...

If you’re not using your diaphragm efficiently, you’re not getting the most out of your workout, experts say. Credit...By Laura Edelbacher Supported by By Hannah Seo Most runners know that in order to ...

You know breathing is always critical. Your body’s cells need oxygen to function, and you need to release carbon dioxide, a waste gas, through exhalation. When you run (or participate in any other ...

Diaphragmatic breathing is a breathing exercise that engages your diaphragm, an important muscle that enables you to breathe. Diaphragmatic breathing is a technique that helps you focus on your ...