mick_uk
22-05-09, 07:27
I had to have a small operation on my nose yesterday and after the op they couldn't give me painkillers straight away because they wanted to see how tender my nose was.
The surgeon then told me best way to breathe when in pain or when anxious was NOT to take deep breaths but to breathe slowly using abdominal breathing and not chest breathing and to make sure that you exhale for two or three seconds longer than you inhale. So I used three seconds inhale and five seconds exhale.
I had read this before but it good to hear it from a professional. Certainly worked for the pain relief. (not as good as the painkillers,but it worked ) :D
Thought I would just pass this information on.
take care
mick
The surgeon then told me best way to breathe when in pain or when anxious was NOT to take deep breaths but to breathe slowly using abdominal breathing and not chest breathing and to make sure that you exhale for two or three seconds longer than you inhale. So I used three seconds inhale and five seconds exhale.
I had read this before but it good to hear it from a professional. Certainly worked for the pain relief. (not as good as the painkillers,but it worked ) :D
Thought I would just pass this information on.
take care
mick