Controlled breathing and pain: Respiratory rate and inspiratory loading modulate cardiovascular autonomic responses, but not pain

Slow, deep breathing (SDB) is a common pain self-management technique. Stimulation of the arterial baroreceptors and vagal modulation are suggested, among others, as potential mechanisms underlying the hypoalgesic effects of SDB. We tested whether adding an inspiratory load to SDB, which results in...

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Main Authors: Aziz, Q. (Author), Gholamrezaei, A. (Author), Van Diest, I. (Author), Van Oudenhove, L. (Author), Vlaeyen, J.W.S (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: John Wiley and Sons Inc 2021
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