As a follow up to the diaphragm self release here is a video showing how to stretch out the rest of your diaphragm to allow it to function properly.

The Diaphragm is not only a very important muscle for breathing but since it makes up the roof of the abdominal cavity it is also a very common compensator for many muscle dysfunctions in the body and tension through the diaphragm is almost always present in chronic pain conditions. So check out below how to release the diaphragm manually.