As a body expert, I have learned something from observing many people. Physical ailments, body shape, and mental health are ...

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 spasms feel like twitches in the area between the chest and the abdomen. They can occur with or without pain. Possible causes include an injury, nerve irritation, or a rare condition known ...

For good birth control, your diaphragm (see picture 1) has to fit well. Your doctor will measure your vagina to find the correct size and fit for you. Your doctor or a nurse will teach you how to put ...

Pain in the diaphragm — the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen — can happen for many reasons, such as an injury, pregnancy, and pneumonia. The diaphragm moves downward so the lungs can ...

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 ...

Early screening for respiratory sarcopenia lacks sensitive tools. We evaluated whether diaphragm ultrasound parameters can independently predict respiratory and overall muscle strength in healthy ...