Sometimes piriformis syndrome â a condition where the piriformis muscle in the buttocks causes sciatic nerve compression â presents similar symptoms, though this should not be confused with bulging disc pain. Below are some common symptoms of bulging disc leg pain: 1  Cramping in the gluteal muscles. 2  Throbbing or shooting pain in the hamstrings. 3  Aching in the calves.  A pins-and-needles sensation in the calves and feet, called âparesthesiaâ.
Indeed, the average person canât hold their breath for more than 30 seconds or so â and even someone in excellent health is gasping by two minutes. Sietas pictured at the start (left) and finish (right) of the new breath-holding record of 18 minutes and 16 seconds in a water tank. Most Japanese pearl divers, who dive deep without oxygen for their treasure, canât manage more than seven minutes.
Key Facts In This Video. 1  Science says, without training, you can only hold your breath for about one minute. 00:04. 2  Our lungs can hold about four minutes worth of air. 00:23. 3  To hold your breath longer, it helps to be relaxed, motivated, and to be distracted. 01:17.