Respiratory exercises for the heart and brain after a stroke

Strokes are related to severe forms of vascular pathologies of the brain. The causes of brain accidents are atherosclerosis, high blood pressure( see Hypertension), vasomotor dystonia. Vascular diseases cause disruption of the work of not only the brain but also the heart. Therefore, it is so important to perform respiratory gymnastics for the heart during the rehabilitation after a stroke.

How are processes related to breathing and heart health?

If there are abnormalities in the work of the respiratory system, it will certainly affect the heart. This should be remembered and used breathing exercises for the heart, not only when the person is sick, but also for the prevention of vascular diseases.

Imbalance in the activity of the respiratory and cardiac system adversely affects the work of other organs, in particular, on the normal activity of the brain. In the trained people, the pulse is slower, and the breathing cycle is increased. This allows our main muscle to work in a smooth rhythm without interruption.

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What is respiratory gymnastics?

Without physical exertion and diseases, we breathe superficially, loading only 1/3 of the lung volume. When you move, your breathing becomes faster, but it is not always deep. Due to the exercises, most of the lungs work. Consequently, more oxygen enters the body cells, which favorably affects metabolic processes.

The use and healing component of occupations is possible with the parallel activity of three processes: consciousness, breathing, movement. Only by combining these components can you get a positive therapeutic effect from the exercises associated with breathing.

A set of activities for the development of proper breathing

We learn breathing exercises for the heart:

1. You can perform exercises standing or sitting. In this case, the back is straight, and the head is raised. The right hand is taken back. Firmly press the left side of the nose with the thumb of the left hand. Right nostrils take a deep breath, moving the right hand to the nose. Clamp the right nostril and gradually exhale through the left, while the left hand is retracted.
   Duration: inhale and exhale it is important to combine with heart rhythms( inhale-exhale - 4 heart beats, maximum - 16 beats).It is desirable to close your eyes to focus on your heart rhythms.
2. We do not change the pose: we sit on a chair or stand. Take a deep and gradual breath through the right nostril, active and decisive exhalation - through the left. Repeat the action in the opposite sequence.
3. The position is the same. Only now we breathe in and out vigorously, changing sides.
4. A sharp and determined breath in and out, first through the right nostril, then through the left nostril.
5. Gradual and full breath and exhalation of the right nostril, then - left. Duration: inhalation-respiration corresponds to 4, 6, 8, and, finally, 10 heart contractions.
6. Slowly and deeply inhale the nose, hold the exhalation by 1/2 from the last inhalation.
7. Gradual and unhurried breath in and out with a full nose, then stop breathing for a while.
8. Breathe, unhurried and deep, then hold your breath. Exhalation also with a delay in breathing. We train for 2 weeks to increase the delay of breathing during inspiration and expiration.
9. We fold our lips with a "tube" and gradually inhale slowly, then we also exhale.
10. We occupy a lying position and completely nose conduct ascending and descending breathing exercises. Pause after inhalation and exhalation: interval - 8, 12, 14 strokes of the heart. Duration - 10 minutes( we learn to hold our breath gradually).

Important! No need to make sudden movements and strain muscles. Do all the exercises smoothly and in stages. To repeat it is necessary up to feeling of satisfaction by the actions when your body was sated with an oxygen and power cocktail.

Complex for recumbent patients

This category includes people who have suffered a stroke. It occurs when the brain is bleeding or narrowing, clogged vessels. This process is called: impaired cerebral circulation. Treatment of this disease is a difficult and difficult process. The limbs are paralyzed, and the patient becomes immobile.

Restoring the motor functions can be done at home, since a seriously ill person practically spends all his time in a lying position. It is necessary to begin with respiratory gymnastics after a stroke, then - a complex of passive occupations. The medical complex is appointed by the attending physician.

Important !Classes should be regular. This is the main main factor that contributes to recovery. You need to do it 3 times every day. It is important to organize walks or fresh air in the room where the sick person is.

These simple exercises of respiratory gymnastics in case of stroke give hope for recovery even for a serious patient. The minimum term of employment is a month, the maximum is a year.

1. Choose the right position: lying or reclining.
2. With your left hand, close the left side of the nose and gradually take a breath right. Inhale should be so that the rise of the chest is noticeable.
3. Open the left nostril and close the right nostril. At the same time, we hold the breath, we tolerate it as long as possible. It is this moment that is the main thing.
4. We make a gradual inhalation of the left nostril. You need to repeat 5-7 times.
5. Continue and do everything in the opposite direction: breathe in - left, exhale - right. The number of repetitions do not change.

Classes should be stopped if the heart rate is unclear, the heart rate increases, dizziness occurs, unpleasant sensations.

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Cycle to do 3-5 times. After a week, you should have a feeling of warmth in the solar plexus area. In a couple of months you should feel the result: improving your well-being, strengthening the press. This gymnastics is suitable for recumbent patients with various injuries or illnesses.
Respiratory exercises are important and necessary for a sedentary or immobile lifestyle. This is one of the important moments of supporting the body, mobilizing its resources for recovery and ensuring the smooth operation of our muscular motor - the heart.