Breathing Pain

If full exhalation provokes pain, the exhale can be shortened before symptoms occur. Pain during breathing may involve inability to maintain abdominal tension during inhalation. The breathing-pain case is approached by first finding a posi…

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If full exhalation provokes pain, the exhale can be shortened before symptoms occur. Pain during breathing may involve inability to maintain abdominal tension during inhalation. The breathing-pain case is approached by first finding a position where the patient can create some tuck. The article does not address medical screening for non-musculoskeletal causes of pinching lung pain. Side-lying and reclined positions are recommended because they lower the barrier to pelvic control.