Functional Breathing
Why do I need to know how I breathe?
Many people breathe in ways that quietly work against them: fast, shallow, upper chest breathing, frequent mouth breathing or habitual over breathing. This is know as dysfunctional breathing and can contribute to fatigue, tension in the neck and shoulders, poor sleep, heightened stress and anxiety, reduced exercise tolerance and even issues with posture and core control.
Because breathing happens automatically these patterns often go unnoticed for many years.
Functional breathing exercises retrain the way you breathe, encouraging slower, nasal, diaphragm-led breaths that support better oxygen use, calm the nervous system, and improve focus recovery and resilience. With regular practice, many people notice more energy, steadier mood, deeper sleep and a greater sense of control in both daily life and physical performance.
Philip Harris MSC MCSP HCPC
MSK Respiratory Physiotherapist
I have been studying and using functional breathing techniques for over 5 years after experiencing the benefits for myself. As a healthcare professional it is important that I have scientific evidence to back up my experiences and clinically reason why and how functional breathing techniques are so effective yet so under utilised in modern medicine. I therefore trained extensively, learning from experts from around the world which I integrate with my knowledge and skills as a Musculo-Skeletal Physiotherapist to provide a tailored approach to breathing pattern disorders.
Qualifications
Oxygen Advantage Advanced Instructor
Buteyko Teacher
Bradcliffe Level 2 Teacher
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