Breathing and Lower Back Pain

Breathing has another important function besides being a way to get oxygen. It also plays a role in creating strength in your core and back. Right now, as you are reading this article, pay attention to your breathing. Are you breathing more in your abdomen or more in your chest? If you are unsure, place one hand on your stomach and the other hand on your chest. Which hand is moving more? If you are breathing more in your chest, you have a predisposing weakness that will make you more prone back pain as well as neck, hip or shoulder pain.