Whenever there is a spinal assymetry present, especially in the ribcage, the breathing is affected.

Often the breath is forced upwards towards a high breathing pattern.

The most common pattern is illustrated on the left and affects the upper section of the ribcage ( R2, F2 ).

The resultant breathing pattern becomes confined to the areas below the area of fixity.

The person cannot inhale fully into the upper ribcage.

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