Do you breathe effectively?: The Lung Mechanic
Effective breathing feels easy, your breath is smooth, quiet, steady, and controlled. You feel relaxed, as though you are receiving enough air without any physical strain.
Ineffective breathing causes a range of unhealthy symptoms most commonly experienced as breathlessness, chest pain, palpitations, anxiety, and the feeling of not getting enough air in,” says Catherine George from The Lung Mechanic.
These symptoms occur due to changes in the balance of carbon dioxide, adrenaline, and cortisol levels, resulting in muscle memory and joint changes. Before you know it, a pattern of dysfunctional breathing is established, materialising in an acute or chronic form. Similarly, this pattern spills over into exercise performance and instead of the breath adapting appropriately and returning to a neutral baseline, it cannot.
With one in 10 people being diagnosed with having a breathing pattern disorder, this could be you. The Lung Mechanic provides assessments and practical tools to normalise, correct and enhance your breathing patterns. Empower yourself and your loved ones to manage stress, combat anxiety, enhance fitness, and boost overall wellbeing.
For individual appointments in person or online, or even group wellness conferences, tailored to your workplace needs; email catherine@thelungmechanic.co.nz, or book via the website below. Breathe efficiently and thrive.
