Breathing therapy in Nuremberg
Breathing Therapy – room to breathe in everyday life
Breathing therapy is a specialist field of physiotherapy. It combines techniques for regulating your breathing with active mobilisation of the chest, the diaphragm and the muscles involved.
With persistent breathing problems
When shortness of breath shapes your day
Climbing stairs, doing sport, sometimes even just talking: persistent breathing problems are a noticeable limitation. Many people also find their complaints hard to pin down because their test results look unremarkable.
- You feel you cannot breathe in properly.
- Your capacity for exertion has decreased and you want to build it up again.
- You are looking for guided, active support instead of exercise videos from the internet.
What happens in breathing therapy?
We work on your breathing mechanics: on consciously controlling the depth and rhythm of your breathing, on the mobility of your chest and diaphragm and on relieving the accessory breathing muscles. On top of that comes a gradual, carefully dosed build-up of your capacity.
Breathing regulation
Techniques for consciously controlling the depth and rhythm of your breathing.
Mobilisation
Active and passive mobilisation of the chest and diaphragm.
Building capacity
A gradual, individually dosed build-up of your capacity for exertion.
Who breathing therapy may be suitable for
- With COPD – work on breathing mechanics and capacity in everyday life
- With asthma – dealing with breathlessness and consciously controlling your breathing
- After a long respiratory illness – with persistent shortness of breath and reduced capacity
- With tension in the chest – often linked to shallow, tense breathing
- Alongside sport – breathing regulation under high physical strain
How your breathing therapy works
Assessment and breathing analysis
We record your breathing mechanics, your history and the specific limitations you experience in everyday life.
Individual plan
Exercises for breathing regulation and mobilisation, tailored to your assessment.
Treatment
Manual mobilisation combined with active breathing training.
Exercises for home
So that you can keep working on it between appointments.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a doctor’s prescription?
Breathing therapy is usually prescribed by a doctor. Talk to us if you are unsure – we will sort it out together.
How quickly will I notice a change?
That varies greatly from person to person and depends on your starting point. At the beginning we agree realistic interim goals with you.
Can breathing therapy also help with shallow breathing caused by stress?
Breathing therapy is also a possible approach for chronically shallow breathing and tension in the chest. During the assessment we check whether it suits you.
Book an appointment
Book your appointment online or give us a call. If you are unsure whether this treatment is right for you, we will tell you honestly.