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Re: Proper Breathing Brings Better Health

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Post by brightball » Mon, Jan 21, 2019, 3:54 AM UTC

andai wrote: post #32

brightball wrote: post #19

I had a nasal problem that I didn’t know about until I tried breath right strips. Wearing those things was life changing for me. I felt like a different person and honestly can’t believe I spent my entire life not realizing I had a problem. Eventually got it fixed permanently, but yea...breathing is huge. EDIT: The problem I had was called Nasal Valve Collapse. It’s something that happens in much older people, but es…

Can you dilate your nostrils? I just did a test in front of the mirror, if I breathe in hard my nostrils collapse slightly, I can feel the breath in getting more difficult. But if I dilate my nostrils at the same time, the effect is almost completely negated. It looks like the nostril dilation muscles evolved for this purpose (keep the airways open) but they don't always get triggered automatically.

I can, but presurgery it still wouldn’t prevent the collapse.

Re: Proper Breathing Brings Better Health

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Post by kovek » Mon, Jan 21, 2019, 3:55 AM UTC

For some reason when the chiropractor does some work on my back and neck, I feel a release of musuc at the top of my nose and it becomes easier to breathe through it.

Anyone knows why that is?

Re: Proper Breathing Brings Better Health

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Post by didgeoridoo » Mon, Jan 21, 2019, 4:14 AM UTC

kovek wrote: post #42

For some reason when the chiropractor does some work on my back and neck, I feel a release of musuc at the top of my nose and it becomes easier to breathe through it. Anyone knows why that is?

Placebo. Chiropractic is not real.

Re: Proper Breathing Brings Better Health

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Post by samatman » Mon, Jan 21, 2019, 4:19 AM UTC

graeme wrote: post #37

samatman wrote: post #15

Earlier quoted context omitted.

This is FUD, basically. Yes, don’t start squatting and deadlifting without learning how to do it properly. Yes, start light, you only have one spine and two knees. No, it is not “extremely easy” to injure yourself if you show a modicum of good sense and avoid max lifting. I agree with GP that squats and deadlifts will improve posture in a relatively short period of time. They are among the best exercises, period, for…

I hurt my back on a not so heavy deadlift. Had done them for two years prior, learned how to do them, etc But all it took was one day where I was probably too tired/stressed. It wasn't a serious injury, but that spot in my back is still tight and I haven't really been able to unlock it despite physio, massage etc May have had pre-existing tension which made it more likely. Dunno. But injury can happen more easily tha…

I fully agree with this, and wish to share an anecdote of my own:

I severely injured my back, bulged disk, cause? Poor computer posture and near-total lack of exercise.

I'm fairly convinced that lifting has left me substantially less injury prone: I started when I noticed that I was experiencing knee pain when bending down to pick something up off the floor. That's been gone since about two months after starting training.

Definitely respect yourself and respect the weight. Best of luck with your recovery, I know how it is and it's a journey for sure.

Re: Proper Breathing Brings Better Health

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Post by byproxy » Mon, Jan 21, 2019, 4:19 AM UTC

So, I resort to the alternate nostrils technique when I'm having a panic attack, but I didn't know it was an actual thing until I read this article. Interesting that I'd pick it up on my own.

Re: Proper Breathing Brings Better Health

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Post by pseudolus » Mon, Jan 21, 2019, 4:21 AM UTC

yeutterg wrote: post #16

viburnum wrote: post #2

Standing up straight isn't as easy as it sounds. For a lot of desk workers you're going to have to fix your tight hamstrings, abnormal pelvic tilt, and weak abdominal muscles before it will be possible to stand up straight.

A great book that will help with posture, including fixing pelvic tilt, is 8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back by Esther Gokhale [1]. The author traveled around the world and looked through history to find out if we always had such terrible posture. It turns out that industrialized societies put a large emphasis on good posture up until the early 20th century. Even today, great posture can be found in less-industrialized cul…

A lot of people swear by the Alexander technique with its emphasis on posture and breathing [0][1]. There are number of studios and videos that go into depth and, anecdotally, it appears to be effective. The referenced wikipedia article also discusses several studies that seem to confirm it as a viable option.

[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Technique

[1] https://www.alexandertechnique.com/

Re: Proper Breathing Brings Better Health

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Post by beckler » Mon, Jan 21, 2019, 4:35 AM UTC

brightball wrote: post #19

I had a nasal problem that I didn’t know about until I tried breath right strips. Wearing those things was life changing for me. I felt like a different person and honestly can’t believe I spent my entire life not realizing I had a problem. Eventually got it fixed permanently, but yea...breathing is huge. EDIT: The problem I had was called Nasal Valve Collapse. It’s something that happens in much older people, but es…

On a similar note, my mother was recently diagnosed with Silent Sinus Syndrome [0].

She had been having vision issues for a while, and it surprised her whenever they figured out it was due to the collapse of her sinus cavity.

[0]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silent_sinus_syndrome

Re: Proper Breathing Brings Better Health

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Post by [deleted] » Mon, Jan 21, 2019, 4:42 AM UTC

graeme wrote: post #35

brightball wrote: post #19

I had a nasal problem that I didn’t know about until I tried breath right strips. Wearing those things was life changing for me. I felt like a different person and honestly can’t believe I spent my entire life not realizing I had a problem. Eventually got it fixed permanently, but yea...breathing is huge. EDIT: The problem I had was called Nasal Valve Collapse. It’s something that happens in much older people, but es…

It's normal for the nostrils to suck in somewhat when inhaling....right? If not maybe I should see an ENT or try those strips. I do find myself yawning a lot, when it feels like I haven't had enough air. However, I've never had any trouble sprinting or doing athletic activity.

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Re: Proper Breathing Brings Better Health

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Post by barry-cotter » Mon, Jan 21, 2019, 4:53 AM UTC

Zarath wrote: post #3

viburnum wrote: post #2

Standing up straight isn't as easy as it sounds. For a lot of desk workers you're going to have to fix your tight hamstrings, abnormal pelvic tilt, and weak abdominal muscles before it will be possible to stand up straight.

Sort of anecdotal, but as soon as I started deadlifting I noticed an immediate improvement in standing posture.

Squats work well too and are quite a bit harder to mess up as long as you remember the entire sole of your foot must stay on the ground at all times and to keep your feet facing forward or out, not in.

Re: Proper Breathing Brings Better Health

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Post by kovek » Mon, Jan 21, 2019, 4:55 AM UTC

didgeoridoo wrote: post #43

kovek wrote: post #42

For some reason when the chiropractor does some work on my back and neck, I feel a release of musuc at the top of my nose and it becomes easier to breathe through it. Anyone knows why that is?

Placebo. Chiropractic is not real.

Maybe the chiropractor can't help my case. However, I do feel this release in the nose. I have no idea why that is. The placebo in my case might be the dissipating headache after the "adjustment", but the nose mucus release is certainly not.