Paul Manley Anatomy for musicians problems and treatment. Five compartments of breathing, spinal assymetry, scoliosis

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Cranial technique and its role in reducing intracranial pressure Muscle and tendon pathology

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Spinal problems

Spine anatomy Homepage Upper spine problems Head and neck

Vertebrae and muscles of the neck Base of the skull and suboccipital musles Muscles which rotate the neck Muscles which side bend the neck

Ribcage and thoracic / dorsal spine

The bones of the ribcage and thoracic / dorsal spine The muscles of the ribcage and thoracic / dorsal spine

Low back problems Low back and Lumbar spine

Muscles and bones of the low back Pelvic bones and sacro-iliac joints Pelvic muscles and ligaments

The bones of the whole spine The muscles of the whole spine The muscle layers of the whole body

Musicians problems

Musicians problems Homepage Case histories of musicians problems and RSI Forearm muscles flexion extension Forearm muscle layers Muscles of the hand and fingers Carpal bones of the wrist Shoulder joint movements and muscles Flexion of forearm muscles for the pianist Treatment of musicians problems Instructions for viewing 3D movies

Voice problems Homepage Anatomy of the diaphragm How we breathe The compartments of breath Voice and larynx The larynx in action CNS control of respiration

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Anatomy and physiology for students of voice

at the Royal Academy of Music
March 2007 Lecture and CD by Paul Manley, Consultant Osteomyologist. Copyright 2007 Paul Manley

The 5 compartments of breathing

Legend: R= rear, F=front, L=left, R=right e.g. RR2 = the upper rear section on the right side.

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 above 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.