Join Erin and Michelle as they explore how exercise and breathing techniques can help us better manage stress. You’ll start hearing some similar themes here, as these are also great strategies to help manage pain. The coolest part about breathing techniques is that you can literally do them anytime, anywhere!
References:
- Anderson, E., Huxel Bliven, K. (2017). “The Use of Breathing Exercises in the Treatment of Chronic, Non-Specific Low Back Pain”. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation. 26(5): 452-458. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27632818/
- “Brené with Emily and Amelia Nagoski on Burnout and How to Complete the Stress Cycle”. Unlocking Us with Brené Brown. Cutler Media LLC. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unlocking-us-with-bren%C3%A9-brown/id1494350511?i=1000494687584
- Kelly McGonigal: How to make stress your friend | TED Talk. June 2013. https://www.ted.com/talks/kelly_mcgonigal_how_to_make_stress_your_friend?language=en
- Nagoski, E., & Nagoski, A. (2020). Burnout: The secret to unlocking the stress cycle. New York: Ballantine Books.
- Paccione, C. E., & Jacobsen, H. B. (2019). “Motivational Non-directive Resonance Breathing as a Treatment for Chronic Widespread Pain”. Frontiers in psychology, 10, 1207. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.01207
- Sesame Street: Common and Colbie Caillat - "Belly Breathe" with Elmo. Oct 2012. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mZbzDOpylA - A fun way to get some breathing in! And kid friendly :)
Disclaimer: This podcast contains general information for community education purposes only, and does not take into account your specific comorbidities that your current healthcare provider may be managing. Please contact your care provider with questions regarding anything particular to you.
