“Lately, I feel like my breathing is shallow.”
Have you ever felt that way?
We breathe without thinking about it, so changes are hard to notice, but in some cases tension around the neck and shoulders is actually affecting your breathing.
Today, things like
• smartphones
• computer work
• desk jobs
• long periods of tension
put a lot of strain on our necks and shoulders.
The neck in particular is constantly supporting the head, which is said to weigh about 4 to 6 kg, so it is especially susceptible to fatigue and tension.
It is also known that when stress and tension keep the sympathetic nervous system dominant, breathing tends to become shallow and rapid.
When breathing becomes shallow, the amount of oxygen the body takes in tends to drop, which can leave you
• feeling foggy-headed
• unable to stay focused
• tiring easily
• unable to let your body relax
These are some of the states it can lead to.
In fact, breathing and the muscles around the neck are closely connected.
Some of the muscles that assist breathing are located in the neck, and it has been reported that when the neck and shoulders are tense, the movement of breathing tends to be restricted.
Recent research also suggests a link between muscle tension around the neck and shoulders and respiratory function, and it has been pointed out that poor posture and long hours of desk work may make breathing shallower.
Among the guests who visit La HEAD, many tell us,
“It feels easier to breathe.”
“My body finally let go.”
“Not just my head, my whole body feels lighter.”
We hear comments like these quite often.
Drawing on knowledge of the body cultivated at an osteopathic clinic, La HEAD works not only on the head but also on the neck, shoulders and back of the head, keeping posture and the connection to the whole body in mind.
By easing tension not only in the head but also in the neck and back of the head, we guide you naturally into a more relaxed state.
Breathing is often called a mirror of both body and mind.
“I’ve been on edge for a while now.”
“I just can’t shake off this tiredness.”
“My breathing feels shallow.”
If that sounds like you, take a moment to pay attention to the condition of your neck and shoulders.