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by emilyw on August 30th, 2005

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What happens physiologically when you get the wind knocked out of you?

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  • by Vince on March 11th, 2008

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    Getting the wind knock out of you is a type of diaphragm spasm that occurs when a sudden force hits the abdomen which applies pressure to the solar plexus. This causes paralysation of the diaphragm and makes it difficult to breath for short periods of time. Usually occurs from being hit in the back with severe blows.

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