I first noticed my breathing was restricted when I lay on my back on the floor to do some stretching exercises - I have trapped a nerve in my neck, I felt I could not breathe and went into panic attack mode( had medical check up), and for a week I have not been able to lie on my back or 'lounge' I have to stand or sit bolt upright to get my diaphagm to move. I have been familiar with abdominal breathing through tai chi and yoga, but I could not put it into practice. My gp has given me breathing/relaxation excercises which are helping. I have been able to lie down at night on my side and just about breathe okay and eventually drop to sleep, but otherwise I have had to prop myslef upright in bed. Even if I try relaxation exercises in bed, I just cannot get my diaphragm to relax, and so fall into an exhausted sleep propped upright on umpteen pillows. Has anyone else had this problem?
Jill