Over the last decade, interest in Tai Chi Chuan, Qigong, Yoga and other disciplines that address breathing pattern disorders has grown among health professionals and consumers of rehab therapy. Eastern practitioners have long used systemic physical activity and mental practices as preventative and restorative therapy. Compelling scientific evidence is mounting that these engaging traditions deserve the attention of rehabilitation professionals. Consumers increasingly seek rehab clinicians who are able to integrate breathwork from the East with cutting edge Western rehabilitation.

If we are not paying attention to how our patient breathes, we may be missing the boat. No matter where in the rehab continuum we work in, many of our patients could benefit from breath work. If you or your patient are experiencing back, neck or shoulder pain that has not responded to therapy, this may be the