Breathing affects more than your lungs — it influences your ribs, neck, shoulders, back, and overall movement patterns. At Restorative Health and Wellness, Emily Boudwin uses restorative exercise and body awareness education to help you notice how your breathing habits may contribute to tension, stiffness, or discomfort. By improving rib movement, reducing unnecessary muscle bracing, and supporting more efficient breathing mechanics, you can begin to move with more ease and better understand how your body works.
If you feel a familiar tight knot at the side of your neck by mid-afternoon, chances are you are dealing with a common problem: Levator Scapula causing pain. That muscle is small, but it gets a lot of work. Knowing how it attaches, what makes it cranky, and a few simple fixes can make that…
Hi, I’m Emily Boudwin, a neuromuscular massage therapist and restorative exercise specialist. In this practical tutorial I walk you through Intercostal breathing using a simple strap so you can feel, retrain, and free the muscles between your ribs. If you’ve ever felt tightness, pain, or exhaustion in your rib cage while breathing, these steps will…
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