Talking with singers over the last couple of weeks, has highlighted the misunderstanding associated with the diaphragm.
The diaphragm contracts (shortens/tightens) when we breathe-in. Breathing out occurs as a result of the diaphragm actually RELAXING . The muscle fibres of the diaphragm recoil to their resting and lengthened state, passively pushing air out. It is not the other way around.
Obviously when we sing, we need that all important ‘support’ to help control the outflow of air for sustaining phonation and reducing the strain on the vocal folds and larynx. So, instead of completely relaxing as it does during rested breathing, the diaphragm maintains tone and recoils in a controlled manner supported by the extended engagement of the internal and external intercostals resisting the recoil and the abdominals remaining relaxed.
#diaphragm #vocalhealth #vocalanatomy #vocalmassage #laryngealmassage #laryngealmanualtherapy #singers #actors
Talking with singers over the last couple of weeks, has highlighted the misunderstanding associated with the diaphragm.
The diaphragm contracts (shortens/tightens) when we breathe-in. Breathing out occurs as a result of the diaphragm actually RELAXING . The muscle fibres of the diaphragm recoil to their resting and lengthened state, passively pushing air out. It is not the other way around.
Obviously when we sing, we need that all important ‘support’ to help control the outflow of air for sustaining phonation and reducing the strain on the vocal folds and larynx. So, instead of completely relaxing as it does during rested breathing, the diaphragm maintains tone and recoils in a controlled manner supported by the extended engagement of the internal and external intercostals resisting the recoil and the abdominals remaining relaxed.
#diaphragm #vocalhealth #vocalanatomy #vocalmassage #laryngealmassage #laryngealmanualtherapy #singers #actors
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