Hook Lying 360 Breathing

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2024Apr 10

In this video I am demonstrating 360 breathing in a hook lying position. This is great for calming the nervous system to help with chronic pain as well as reconnecting to the proper core muscles. It is a great exercise that everyone can benefit from. Instructions: 1) Lay on your back with your knees bent and feet flat. Your lower back should be in neutral with a small arch and your head should be resting in neutral with or without a small pillow. 2) Place your hands on either side of your lower ribcage with your thumbs on the back of the rib by the table/floor and your fingertips on the front of the ribs below the bra line. 3) Take a slow inhale through your nose with a closed mouth. As you breathe in, feel the ribs expand and move into your thumbs as well as your fingertips. You should feel the ribs moving up and out. You should also feel and see your belly expanding towards the ceiling a bit. 4) Then slowly exhale through pursed lips. As your breathe out, feel your ribs fall and move away from your thumbs as well as your fingertips. You should feel the ribs moving in and down. You should also feel and see your belly falling towards the floor and your abdominal muscles engaging a little. Repeat exercise as prescribed by your physical therapist. TIPS: -Your pelvis and legs should be completely silent during this exercise! -Your chest should have minimal to no movement during this exercise as well! -As you inhale you should feel your breath moving down into the pelvic floor causing a slight stretching/opening of the pelvic floor muscles. -As you exhale you should feel your pelvic floor lifting and engaging a little with the abdominal muscles. -You can practice this in a variety of positions throughout the day. DISCLAIMER: This video is not to be used as medical advice or a treatment plan, and is intended for general education and demonstration purposes only. This video should not be used to self diagnose or self treat any medical or physical condition. Consult with your healthcare professional before attempting any exercise program. If any exercise promotes pain, refrain from performing that exercise and seek professional medical attention