Breathing Exercises (Breathwork for Pain & Stress Relief)

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Breathing techniques are powerful tools for nervous system regulation. When the body is stuck in a stress-driven fight-or-flight state, muscles tighten, pain increases, and small movements can trigger large flare-ups. Breathwork helps shift the nervous system into a calmer, more regulated mode, reducing muscle tension and lowering pain sensitivity. It’s an essential part of breaking chronic pain cycles and supporting long-term recovery.

We teach simple, science-backed breathing techniques that help regulate the body’s stress response, increase oxygen flow, and encourage relaxation. These exercises can be used anytime during flare-ups, at work, or before bed to ease tension and improve your sense of wellbeing.

Breathwork is a key part of holistic osteopathic care and is especially helpful for people dealing with chronic pain, anxiety-related muscle tightness, or difficulty switching off at the end of the day.