What is a diaphragm throat?
What is the diaphragm? The diaphragm is the primary muscle used in respiration, which is the process of breathing. This dome-shaped muscle is located just below the lungs and heart. It contracts continually as you breathe in and out.
How do you loosen a tight diaphragm?
If you get a tight diaphragm while running, stop, take a deep breath and slowly breathe out, making sure all the air leaves your lungs. As you breathe out, drop your shoulders, shake your arms and legs, and relax.
Where is the diaphragm located?
The diaphragm, located below the lungs, is the major muscle of respiration. It is a large, dome-shaped muscle that contracts rhythmically and continually, and most of the time, involuntarily. Upon inhalation, the diaphragm contracts and flattens and the chest cavity enlarges.