There are muscles in the body that are both voluntarily and involuntarily controlled. Here are some examples:The diaphragm can be made to ‘contract’ voluntarily by the conscious brain, although most of the time it moves involuntarily. That is why we are not normally aware of our breathing, it is just an automatic process. Those who practise ‘pranayama’ or yogic breathing voluntarily guide the diaphragm to breathe correctly. It is expected that normally a person should breathe like a child, who blows the belly out while breathing in and takes the belly in while exhaling. That is the correct way of breathing. Most people, unconsciously, do the reverse. They take the abdomen in while inhaling and blow it out when exhaling. With regular practice and training one can switch over to the correct breathing pattern which then becoAdd Newmes automatic or subconsciously controlled.The anal sphincter is involuntarily controlled. Just before defecation the sphincter opens on its own and the stool masses are pushed out. However, with the help of the muscles on the pelvic floor, the anal stricture can be achieved. The anal muscles can be made to constrict and close the passageway. In fact, this voluntarily exercise (pelvic floor exercise) is recommended to people with prostate, bladder and haemorrhoids to improve these conditions. This exercise also helps pelvic flow. Those who have uncontrolled bowel movements and are prone to accidents, especially with the mucus or diarrhoea-type of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, can also be helped with these involuntary exercises.*48\330\8*
Monday, June 20th, 2011 | Author: admin
Category: Pain Relief-Muscle Relaxers
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