Microscopic study Spinal Nerves and Meditation.

 Microscopic study Spinal Nerves and Meditation

Spinal Nervous System: Respiration is a complex biological process that involves the exchange of gases, primarily oxygen and carbon dioxide, between the body and the environment. Oxygen and carbon dioxide are taken in and out during the act of breathing, which involves contraction and relaxation of muscles. The lungs play a central role in this process, while the spinal nerves and their associated nerve pathways play a vital role in regulating and controlling breathing, which is a daily, round-the-clock activity in the body. It is often overlooked. This article will explore the subtle mechanisms of how the spinal nerves interact with the respiratory system and contribute to its proper functioning, and we will also observe these subtle movements through meditation.

The Role of Spinal Nerves in Respiration

 The important role of spinal nerves in respiration.The spinal cord is a part of the peripheral nervous system, which transmits signals to the central nervous system (CNS) and other parts of the body. The spinal cord plays an important role in sending signals to muscles at different levels throughout the body. The spinal cord is the primary communication pathway between the brain and the body, which is responsible for coordinating many involuntary actions, including breathing. All these muscles can be strengthened through meditation. And the nerves of the body are stimulated. These muscles can be strengthened through breathing and their pranayama.The respiratory control centers are located in the brain stem, specifically in the medulla oblongata and pons. These centers send signals to the muscles involved in breathing, the diaphragm and the intercostal muscles. However, the nerves located in the spinal cord play an important intermediary role in conveying these signals to the muscles and providing feedback, which helps control the rhythm and depth of breathing.

We will exercise all these muscles and nerves through breathing. The nerves reach different organs of the body through the spinal cord. We can relax these nerves through pranayama, which will make our body healthy and make us feel refreshed. 

                                                                      3d Human spine (Photo courtesy: Google) 
  At the micro level, it involves the transmission of electrical impulses through neurons that control the respiratory nervous system. The brainstem, especially the medulla, has special neurons that sense high levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood and adjust the respiratory rate accordingly. That is, when the oxygen level in our body is high and low, the job of controlling the nerves is done by neurons that send electrical impulses through the reader's body to maintain the level and maintain the balance of the body. Where they connect with motor neurons that control the respiratory nerves. So or all actions are organized, or harmonious movement or coherence, you have to take care of your body, take care of every part of body, you can do Pranayama and keep all systems organized.For example, when the level of carbon dioxide in the blood increases (a condition known as hypercapnia), the chemoreceptors in the brainstem detect the change and increase the respiratory rate. When the brainstem sends signals through the brain, it activates the phrenic and intercostal nerves to stimulate the respiratory muscles. In addition, sensory information from the respiratory system is transmitted to the retina and the reader's sublingual layer. This function helps control the rate and volume of respiration, maintaining a stable internal environment known as body homeostasis. You know that your seven chakras rotate through your main canal.

Anatomy of the Spinal Nerves and Their Role in Respiratory Muscles

The spinal cord is divided into segments, each of which gives rise to a pair of spinal nerves. These nerves are divided according to their location: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and cerebellar. The spinal nerves directly involved in respiratory control are the nerves originating from the cervical and thoracic regions, especially the phrenic nerve and the intercostal nerve.

The spinal cord starts from the base of the spine and reaches the brainstem. Coming in a straight line, the main cord branches out on both sides from it and reaches different parts of the body. We have to keep our breath moving by paying attention to each of these points, the main muscle of which is attached to the brain stem diaphragm. This simply means that we should keep these nerves fresh by doing pranayama.

In our breathing (exercise) process, we inhale from the navel and from the number 1 to 15 it reaches the main place of the brain, here we linger for 10 seconds, and immediately release it, now during this time the brain's signal system is stressed and by exhaling immediately, the brain part here becomes numb for a while, and our thinking rhythm weakens and alternatively we cannot think much. This is the benefit of this breathing exercise.

Now you may have noticed how the nerves in the body can control breathing and thus progress in meditation.

Conclusion

In summary, the spinal nerves, although not the primary drivers of respiration, play a key role in coordinating the muscles that enable the respiratory process. Through complex signaling pathways from the phrenic and intercostal nerves, the spinal nerves help regulate both voluntary and involuntary aspects of respiration. Understanding this neural mechanism at a microscopic level increases our understanding of how the body maintains the vital function of respiration and highlights the importance of spinal cord integrity in respiratory health. To maintain this respiratory function in the body, we should practice pranayama, which can help us maintain body balance even as we age.