Question

When creating rigidity in the torso, which of the following involves expiring against a closed glottis, combined with contracting muscles of the abdomen and rib cage?

Answer 1

Valsalva Maneuver.

• Can be helpful for maintaining proper vertebral alignment and support during structural exercises.
• This maneuver involves expiring against a closed glottis, which, when combined with contracting the abdomen and rib cage muscles, creates rigid compartments of fluid in the lower torso and air in the upper torso.
• The advantage is that it increases the rigidity of the entire torso to aid in supporting the vertebral column, which in turn reduces the associated compressive forces on the disks during lifting

- should not last longer than about 1-2 seconds bc of side effects