'Vasalva' Maneuver - Misconception

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I believe this misconception is covered in Dr Siff's " Facts and

Fallacies " book. If you don't have access I can look it up tonight.

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Hobman

Saskatoon, CANADA

Flory wrote:

> This is the 'Vasalva' maneuver and it does increase IAP, but it also

> increases your blood pressure. BP can reach really dangerous levels

> when you exert great force while holding your breath. If you happen

> to have an aneurism somewhere you can rupture it causing stroke (if

> it's in the brain) and/or death from internal bleeding. It's much

> better to work your stabilizing musculature to the point where you

> don't need to do this.