{"id":2887,"date":"2025-04-24T17:05:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T15:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fysi.nl\/?p=2887"},"modified":"2025-09-19T10:38:02","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T08:38:02","slug":"tension-in-the-neck-and-shoulders-due-to-your-breathing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fysi.nl\/en\/blog\/spanning-nek-en-schouders-door-je-ademhaling\/","title":{"rendered":"Tension in the neck and shoulders due to your breathing: this is how it works"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the link between breathing and muscle tension?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Breathing in a way that puts unnecessary pressure on your body (too fast, too high, or too shallow) can create and maintain tension. With targeted exercises, you can learn to breathe calmly and efficiently again. This gives your body more peace and space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Signals to recognize<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you recognize one or more of these symptoms? Then your breathing may be playing a role:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>shortness of breath<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>hyperventilation complaints<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>tiredness or a feeling of being rushed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pressure on the chest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>tension in the neck, shoulders or chest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>stress-related respiratory complaints<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What can you do now?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recognize the signs and take them seriously.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule an intake to map out your breathing pattern and complaints.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus on your breathing with exercises and guidance. This will help you calm your breathing and reduce muscle tension.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Physio helps you<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At Fysi, you&#039;re our priority. During the intake, we&#039;ll explore the root cause of your symptoms. We&#039;ll then develop a personalized treatment plan. We combine breathing exercises with physiotherapy guidance. This way, we address not just the symptoms, but the root cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What does it yield?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With breathing therapy you work towards:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>More control over your breathing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Less shortness of breath and hyperventilation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relaxation of tense muscles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More energy and peace in daily life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ready for more breathing room?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fysi.nl\/en\/appointment\/\">make an appointment<\/a> and start with a plan that suits you.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tension in your neck and shoulders with no apparent cause? Your breathing could be a factor. Many people breathe too quickly or too shallowly without realizing it. 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