Episode 66 - Barrel Chest or Compact Ribcage? Does it Affect Your Breathing?

Form, Function and Flow Lab with Dr. Kate

In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab, I talked about getting that lateral breath in your rib cage. We’ve done a lot of talking on breathing, but today I want you to check your rib cage and see if you have a barrel chest or a compact ribcage. You have to know that having either affects your breathing.

In this episode we discuss:
[00:37] Introduction to the topic
[3:13] Intercostal expansion breathing
[4:39] The proper breathing for the newly postpartum or those who are barrel-chested
[6:52] The proper breathing for those who have compact ribcages
[9:32] Not being stuck in being barrel-chested or having a compact ribcage
[11:18] One way to know if you have a rib flare or the narrowing of the rib cage
[12:08] Asymmetry of the rib cage
[12:48] Conclusion

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Thank you for listening and see you next week!