The diaphragm is an important respiratory muscle. It’s large, dome-shaped, and found below the lungs, around your lower-to-middle rib cage. When you inhale, your diaphragm lowers and helps your lungs ...

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 ...

Diaphragm plication is a procedure to treat a paralyzed diaphragm. The diaphragm is a thin, dome-shaped muscle that separates your chest and abdomen. When you inhale, your diaphragm will move down to ...

When was the last time you took a deep breath, expanding your chest, contracting your diaphragm, letting fresh air seep into the deepest part of your lungs? If you haven't, you should try it now. How ...

Jennifer Simpson inhaled air through her nose and mouth for the first time in 15 years Wednesday, her chest expanding on its own, her diaphragm contracting as if it were hardly out of practice. It ...

From the diaphragm to the pelvic floor, scientists say improving your core strength can protect your spine and help you move ...