Diaphragm spasms may impede normal breathing and be uncomfortable. They can occur for a number of reasons, including a blow to the stomach, a hiatial hernia, or phrenic nerve irritation. The diaphragm ...

Comparison of Bilateral and Unilateral Diaphragmatic Paralysis. Panel A shows how normal diaphragmatic contraction results in an outward motion of the abdomen and rib cage (arrows). Panel B shows how ...

You may have never heard of it, but neglecting this muscle as part of your training is a big mistake.

A diaphragm is a silicone, cup-like object that you insert into your vagina to cover your cervix. Diaphragms must be used in conjunction with spermicide, which is a sperm-killing gel. A diaphragm has ...

Diaphragm spasms feel like twitches in the area between the chest and the abdomen. They can occur with or without pain. Possible causes include an injury, nerve irritation, or a rare condition known ...

In this week's Moves in Medicine, Temple Health doctors look at an uncommon, but very serious condition call diaphragm paralysis. It can easily be repaired, if it is diagnosed in the first place.

Diaphragm plication is a procedure to treat a paralyzed diaphragm. The diaphragm is a thin, dome-shaped muscle that separates your chest and abdomen. When you inhale, your diaphragm will move down to ...

Quick quiz: What do the classic '90s sitcoms Friends, Sex and the City and Seinfeld all have in common (aside from the fact they're set in New York City)? They all feature storylines revolving around ...