The diaphragm is an important muscle that helps you breathe in and out. We'll go over its different openings and functions before exploring the conditions that can affect the diaphragm. You'll ...

To sing from your diaphragm, you must warm up, stand up straight, bear down on your pelvic floor, take deep breaths, and sing long notes. Warm up Before singing, spend 15–20 minutes preparing ...

Getting the wind knocked out of you can be terrifying, but it's not life-threatening. Other muscles in your abdominal cavity kick in to help your breathe while your diaphragm is temporarily paralyzed.

If you get a tight diaphragm while running, stop, take a deep breath and slowly breathe out, making sure all the air leaves your lungs. As you breathe out, drop your shoulders, shake your arms and ...

DIAPHRAGM PARALYSIS DANGERS: Temple Health doctors outline what you need to know about this uncommon issue that can cause shortness of breath, insomnia and other respiratory problems.

Diaphragm flutter causes repetitive, rhythmic, and noticeable movement in the upper abdomen. In some cases, the contractions may also move toward the surrounding muscles that are used for breathing.

Plication of the diaphragm is performed for paralysis or eventration (abnormal elevation/shape) of the diaphragm which can result in breathing difficulties. Diaphragm paralysis is typically due to ...

A diaphragm spasm is an involuntary contraction of the muscle that divides the upper abdomen and chest. It may feel like a twitch or flutter and may be painful.