10/23/2026
🌬️ Breathwork: Learn to love it, not skip it
A core component of the therapy I do begins with breath. But why…
1️⃣ Parasympathetic nervous system activation
Slow, intentional breathing can help signal safety to your nervous system. Our culture and world is full of stimulation and it takes practice and intention return to a relaxed and safe state. There are many breathing techniques that work on this very aspect. Breathwork can help your body shift out of a heightened stress response and into a state that supports relaxation, recovery, digestion, and more efficient movement.
2️⃣ Coordination and mobility
Breathing is a coordinated movement between your thoracic region, diaphragm, and pelvic bowl- and much more but for simplicity, this is a place to begin focus. As you inhale and exhale, these areas are supposed to work together with fluidity. In therapy, we work to restore these systems. I often find areas that aren’t moving well and are contributing to their symptoms.
We explore different positions and breathing strategies to discover where breathing feels easier and more natural. This can help improve mobility, reduce unnecessary tension, and build better coordination between your breath, core, and pelvic floor.
Incorporating 5 minutes of intentional breath-work is highly recommended before and after an exercise program, before sleep, to start your day, for pain control, stress management and so many others!
🎥 Watch the video to learn why breathwork is such an important part of what I do at Oceanside Physical Therapy.