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Now imagine your diaphragm isn’t functioning quite the way it should and its tension is either too tight or too slack. This could offset and affect how your entire structure stands and moves. You’re essentially taking the centre of your body and shifting it. Not only could this impact the stability of your structure, but it could also affect your proprioception and the way you move.

What is “good” ribcage movement? In a healthy adult during a deep breath, the ribcage should expand between 1.5” – 2.5”.

Known as the key muscle for breathing, however we never really look past that when mentioning it. But it has multiple functions, and its fascial reach spans from head through to toe making it one of the most impactful structures of the entire body.