{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Chronic Pain? Don't Forget the Diaphragm Muscle","description":"The diaphragm is more than a breathing muscle\u2014it is a pressure-regulating, nervous-system-modulating, fluid-moving powerhouse. When the diaphragm is restricted, weak, over-braced, or poorly coordinated, the body can compensate through the neck, shoulders, low back, pelvic floor, and jaw, creating chronic tension and pain patterns. Poor diaphragm function can alter rib motion, spinal stability, lymphatic drainage, venous return, vagus nerve signaling, and sympathetic \u201cfight-or-flight\u201d tone. In chronic pain, the question is not only \u201cwhere does it hurt?\u201d but also how is the body breathing, bracing, and managing pressure? That will impact pain.&amp;nbsp; We always check the diaphragm. See our Youtube videos for exercises...LINK HERE&amp;nbsp; Attend Breathing Mojo Webinar:  LINK HERE Sign up for our newsletter: LINK HERE ","author_name":"Stop Chasing Pain","author_url":"http:\/\/stopchasingpain.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41038620\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/201258125"}