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Hypopressive training in Milan

Work on breathing, posture, deep core, pelvic floor and the management of internal pressures, integrated with osteopathic assessment when useful for the person's path.

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Hypopressive training in Milan — breathing, deep core and pelvic floor

The method

A different approach to core and breathing

Hypopressive training works through specific postures, breathing and diaphragm control, with the aim of supporting better management of internal abdominal, thoracic and pelvic pressures. It is offered as a standalone, personalised programme, which can be integrated with osteopathic assessment when useful.

The work is based on sequences of postures combined with precise breathing techniques. These are not high-intensity exercises: it is slow, controlled and progressive work that requires awareness and concentration.

Every hypopressive training programme is individual and built from the assessment, respecting the person's abilities and pace.

Hypopressive technique — posture and breathing

How it works

Three dimensions of work

Posture

Postural sequences that change the body's set-up, reducing compensatory curves and improving alignment.

Breathing

Expiratory apnoea and diaphragmatic aspiration techniques that create negative pressure in the abdominal cavity.

Internal pressures

Rebalancing of pressures in the abdominopelvic cavity, with a supporting effect on the pelvic floor.

When it may be useful

Situations in which hypopressive training can accompany you

Hypopressive training may be useful, when indicated, in programmes related to various situations.

Postpartum

Recovery of abdominal and pelvic floor tone after pregnancy, with attention to physiological timing.

Pelvic floor

Awareness and activation of the pelvic floor, in cases of hypotonia or hypertonia.

Diastasis recti

Support for the recovery of the linea alba by rebalancing pressures, without exercises that increase outward pressure.

Deep core

Weakness of the deep core and difficulty maintaining stability and posture.

Posture and breathing

Dysfunctional breathing or postural patterns that affect the management of internal pressures.

Postural support

In some cases of scoliosis, it may be considered as support for postural, breathing and trunk control work, always after an individual assessment.

In depth

Internal pressures, breathing and posture

Breathing, diaphragm, abdominal wall, pelvic floor and posture work in constant relation. Hypopressive training uses specific positions and breathing work to support a more balanced distribution of internal pressures, without overloading the pelvic floor.

This is why it can be included in programmes dedicated to postpartum, deep core, posture and body awareness.

In the presence of scoliosis, hypopressive training is not offered as a structural correction of the spine, but it may be considered as support for postural, breathing and trunk control work. Its inclusion in the programme is always considered based on the individual situation and, when necessary, in collaboration with the relevant professionals.

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Diaphragm

The engine of breathing and the main regulator of internal pressures.

02

Transversus abdominis

Deep muscular layer responsible for containing the viscera.

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Pelvic floor

A fundamental muscular structure for support and continence.

When to practise it

The right time

Hypopressive training is generally recommended away from meals and, when possible, in the early hours of the day or at times when the person can devote themselves to the practice without rushing. The breathing and postural work can be energising for some people; for this reason, especially in the early stages, it is better to avoid practising immediately before sleeping.

The best time is in any case assessed according to the person, their routine, the body's response and the goals of the programme. The practice is always adapted to the initial assessment and to individual tolerance.

Practical guidelines

  • Preferably away from meals
  • Often recommended in the morning or the first part of the day
  • Avoid just before sleeping if it tends to be overly energising
  • To be done at a quiet time, without rushing
  • To be adjusted according to individual response
  • Postpartum or with pelvic symptoms, always after an assessment
  • In case of discomfort, dizziness or unease, stop and reassess

Where sessions take place

At the practice or at home

Individual hypopressive training sessions take place at Clinica Luce and are also available at home in areas of central Milan.

At the practice · Porta Romana

Clinica Luce

Corso di Porta Romana 120, Milano

I see patients for osteopathy treatments and individual hypopressive training sessions.

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At home · central Milan

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Frequently asked questions

On hypopressive training

Is hypopressive training useful postpartum?+
It may be useful in the postpartum period to work on breathing, abdominal tone, posture and pelvic floor, after an individual assessment and when there are no contraindications.
Does hypopressive training help the pelvic floor?+
It may contribute to awareness and activation of the pelvic floor within a personalised programme, especially when integrated with breathing, posture and deep core control.
Is hypopressive training suitable for diastasis recti?+
It can be included in some abdominal recovery programmes, but diastasis must be assessed individually. It should not be presented as a single or automatic solution.
What does rebalancing internal pressures mean?+
It means working on the relationship between diaphragm, abdomen, posture and pelvic floor to improve the way the body distributes pressures during breathing, movement and daily activities.
Can hypopressive training be useful for scoliosis?+
In some cases it can be integrated as support for postural, breathing and trunk control work. It is not offered as a structural correction of scoliosis and must be assessed based on the individual situation.
Can I start right after giving birth?+
It is better to start after an assessment and respecting individual recovery times. After a recent birth, or with pelvic symptoms, pain or specific medical indications, it is important to proceed with caution.
When is the best time to do hypopressive training?+
It is often recommended away from meals and in the first part of the day. The breathing work can be energising, so in the early stages it may be better to avoid practising just before sleeping. The most suitable time is assessed according to the person.
Can hypopressive training stimulate the bowel?+
Work on breathing, diaphragm, posture and internal pressures can change abdominal perception and, in some people, support greater awareness of the abdominopelvic area. The response is individual.

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Find balance again from within

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