Sometimes movement restrictions, tension, or discomfort are less about the muscles themselves and more about the nervous system perceiving threat.
One way we can experiment with changing that perception is by changing breathing input.
For this drill, you'll need a basic drinking straw.
Watch the video below, and follow along with the drill.
Now retest the same movement and notice:
- does anything feel easier?
- smoother?
- less restricted?
- more balanced?
- maybe nothing changed at all?
The point is to test and observe.