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This short video shows Diaphragm in the context of “Muscular pains in the chest and abdomen.” Chest and abdominal pain rarely comes on "suddenly. " It usually accumulates as a result of habits, muscle imbalances and limited rib/thoracic and pelvic mobility. This links the muscle’s location and role in movement with the areas where tension or pain may be felt.
Chest and abdominal pain rarely comes on "suddenly. " It usually accumulates as a result of habits, muscle imbalances and limited rib/thoracic and pelvic mobility. The clip places this within “Muscular pains in the chest and abdomen” so it is easier to understand what is happening in the area, not only where symptoms are felt.
Muscle pain is not always local. When a muscle is overloaded or lacks control during movement, tension or pain can also be felt in a nearby area.
This is an educational visual linked to “Muscular pains in the chest and abdomen.” If symptoms keep returning, restrict movement, or their source is unclear, a functional assessment is a more useful next step than guessing.