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Hello, I’m Doctor Alekseev, a chiropractor, neurologist, and kinesiologist. Today, I want to talk to you about the importance of three crucial muscles for proper breathing and rejuvenation. While many people focus on the diaphragm muscle when it comes to breathing, there are other muscles that play a significant role in oxygenating your body and keeping your lungs cleansed.
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The first muscle I want to talk about is the intercostal muscles. These muscles are located between the ribs and help expand and contract the rib cage during breathing. By strengthening and stretching these muscles, you can improve your lung capacity and increase the efficiency of oxygen exchange in your body. This is crucial for overall health and vitality.
The second muscle I want to highlight is the scalene muscles. These muscles are located in the neck and play a role in raising the first and second ribs during inhalation. By releasing tension in the scalene muscles through exercises and stretches, you can improve your breathing and reduce strain on the upper body.
Lastly, I want to talk about the serratus anterior muscle. This muscle is located on the side of the chest and plays a key role in stabilizing the shoulder blade during arm movements. By strengthening the serratus anterior muscle, you can improve your posture, reduce shoulder and neck pain, and enhance your breathing capacity.
Now, let’s get into some exercises to work out these crucial muscles and oxygenate your body.
First, let’s start with some deep breathing exercises to engage the intercostal muscles. Take a deep breath in through your nose, expanding your rib cage fully. Hold for a few seconds, then exhale slowly through your mouth, emptying your lungs completely. Repeat this exercise for a few minutes to strengthen your intercostal muscles and improve your breathing capacity.
Next, let’s move on to some neck stretches to release tension in the scalene muscles. Gently tilt your head to one side, bringing your ear towards your shoulder. Hold for a few seconds, then switch to the other side. Repeat this stretch a few times on each side to improve flexibility in your neck and reduce strain on the scalene muscles.
Finally, let’s work on strengthening the serratus anterior muscle with some shoulder blade exercises. Begin by standing with your arms at your sides. Slowly raise your arms out to the sides, keeping your shoulder blades engaged and down. Hold for a few seconds, then lower your arms back down. Repeat this exercise for a few repetitions to strengthen the serratus anterior muscle and improve your posture.
By incorporating these exercises into your daily routine, you can strengthen these crucial muscles for proper breathing and rejuvenation. Remember, oxygen is essential for your body to function properly and feel amazing. So, take care of these muscles to oxygenate your body and stay young and healthy. Thank you for watching, and I hope these exercises help you on your journey to optimal health and vitality.
