Client resources
The resources below include video recordings of some of the most common and effective breathing, mobility and exercise practices I use with clients in clinic. Please seek advice from your healthcare professional prior to commencing any new exercise based program to treat pain or other symptoms.
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Breathing practices
Each of the practices below aim to achieve a diaphragmatic breathing pattern. I have provided a number of options as people tend to respond differently to breathing cues. Find the practice that feels best for you. Set a timer on your phone for 5-10mins. Perform your breathing practice 1-2 times daily.
Diaphragmatic breathing using an object for feedback
Diaphragmatic breathing using fingers for feedback
Diaphragmatic breathing using hands for feedback
Mobility practice/Calm overactive muscle groups
These mobility exercises are targeted at releasing tension from areas of the body that commonly become tight, stiff or overactive when we experience pain in our neck, midback, torso or lower back. To create a mobility practice select 3-4 of the exercises below. Perform each exercise for 10-15 breath cycles. Then repeat.