Believe it or not, heavy exercise can lead to overuse or strain of the diaphragm, leading to uncomfortable hiccups, Dr. Ungerleider says. If you're a high-level athlete, Dr. Bittinger says your ...

Back pain with asthma may happen because your diaphragm, the muscle that helps you breathe, also provides support to your spine. Asthma can strain and weaken this muscle, making the diaphragm less ...

Presented at the 2025 Transcatheter Heart Therapies (THT) conference, the trial explored the use of diaphragm neurostimulation to enhance cardiovascular function in patients on invasive mechanical ...