Author :
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 10,66 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Backache
ISBN : 9780975200315
Tai chi for back pain and also for wheelchair bound and other chronic conditions. A program of 8 lessons.
Author : Peter M. Wayne, PhD
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 45,13 MB
Release : 2013-04-09
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0834828480
A longtime teacher and Harvard researcher presents the latest science on the benefits of T’ai Chi as well as a practical daily program for practitioners of all ages Conventional medical science on the Chinese art of T’ai Chi now shows what T’ai Chi masters have known for centuries: regular practice leads to more vigor and flexibility, better balance and mobility, and a sense of well-being. Cutting-edge research from Harvard Medical School also supports the long-standing claims that T’ai Chi also has a beneficial impact on the health of the heart, bones, nerves and muscles, immune system, and the mind. This research provides fascinating insight into the underlying physiological mechanisms that explain how T’ai Chi actually works. Dr. Peter M. Wayne, a longtime T’ai Chi teacher and a researcher at Harvard Medical School, developed and tested protocols similar to the simplified program he includes in this book, which is suited to people of all ages, and can be done in just a few minutes a day. This book includes: • The basic program, illustrated by more than 50 photographs • Practical tips for integrating T’ai Chi into everyday activities • An introduction to the traditional principles of T’ai Chi • Up-to-date summaries of the research on the health benefits of T’ai Chi • How T’ai Chi can enhance work productivity, creativity, and sports performance • And much more
Author : Jwing-Ming Yang
Publisher : Ymaa Publications
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 35,28 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781594390258
This expanded second edition includes many more gentle Qigong exercises and soothing Qigong massage techniques to ease your back pain, strengthen your torso, and expedite your body's natural healing abilities.
Author : Jwing-Ming Yang
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 15,23 MB
Release : 2023-10-03
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781594399695
Regain natural, pain-free motion and balance with qigong, a timeless Chinese art that promotes healing, flexibility, and balance. The gentle, meditative movements emphasise proper motion in coordination with breath, making qigong the right choice for preventing, treating, and healing back pain. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, nearly 80 percent of adults experience low back pain at some point in their lives. By committing to a series of simple exercises, we can remain loose and flexible. We can prevent and heal injuries to maintain a strong, healthy back. Motion is the key, and in this book Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming will get you moving with 54 movements to help you loosen, stretch, strengthen, heal, and maintain a strong back for a lifetime. Learn: What qigong is and why it is a good choice for healing and maintaining a healthy back 3 back-loosening movements 12 back-stretching movements 30 back-healing movements 7 movements for immediate relief 2 back-strengthening movements A 12-step plan for keeping your back healthy. Many people rely on acupuncture, chiropractic treatments, and even surgery. By committing to a simple qigong practice, you can begin to take care of your own back, with less reliance on others. Pain-free motion is the goal, and qigong movements will help you accomplish that goal.
Author : Philip Bonifonte
Publisher : Red Wheel/Weiser
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 36,27 MB
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1601639392
This book gives you all the information you need to undertake a safe, health-improving exercise regimen. These ancient Chinese exercises are fun and low impact and help to alleviate the pains of arthritis, fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel syndrome, and many other "senior" diseases. The book presents an overview of the practice of t'ai chi-from the principles of the movements to the history of the art itself. It discusses various positions and helps you understand what you can hope to accomplish. Plus, methods outlined in this guide can be performed standing or seated with no previous experience necessary, and taking into consideration limited range of movement. All exercises are presented in an easy-to-learn style, with true stories illustrating the benefits that other mature adults have gained from these practices. Whether you are just beginning t'ai chi or simply looking for a supplemental text to use out of class, this your guide.
Author : David Braga
Publisher :
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 46,28 MB
Release : 1999-10-01
Category : Exercise
ISBN : 9781877950216
This program & accompanying manual teach the T'ai Chi Fundamentals Program. This unique program provides a systematic approach for mastering T'ai Chi basics. An analysis of the movements as well as their clinical applications & functional benefits are provided buy a physical therapist. It is designed for healthcare professionals seeking complementary mind/body exercises for their patients.
Author : Cynthia W. Quarta
Publisher : Singing Dragon
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 20,5 MB
Release : 2012-02-15
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0857010719
Practising Taiji and Qigong is the perfect antidote to the stresses of modern life and a great way to stay healthy. Now caring professionals can help those with limited mobility to experience the benefits of Taiji and Qigong with this easy-to-follow guide. Covering everything caregivers need to know about Taiji and Qigong, this illustrated guide provides an explanatory introduction to these forms of exercises and shows how to build up a program from easy steps to more challenging ones. There are exercises to stimulate every part of the body, with variations to suit the patient's needs and preferences. All the movements are adapted from the same ancient principles guiding classic Taiji and Qigong and will help strengthen the body as well as provide contemplative relaxation. This book will show occupational therapists, physical therapists, nurses, activity directors, mental health practitioners, martial arts instructors, and anyone else working with people with physical disabilities and the elderly exactly how these simple techniques can make big improvements to a person's physical and mental wellbeing.
Author : Nancy Sheffel Morse
Publisher :
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 33,75 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Backache
ISBN :
Author : Robert H. Miller
Publisher :
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 34,88 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780884964186
Back Pain Relief: The Ultimate Guide grew out of one back pain sufferer's search for relief. Written from a patient's perspective, this state-of-the-art program addresses the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of dealing with chronic pain. The authors have gathered in one book a wealth of invaluable information on chronic back pain - its cause and its relief - into a comprehensive program. Back Pain Relief: The Ultimate Guide teaches such pain management skills as goal setting & accomplishment, the best back pain relief exercises, Feldenkrais & Somatics, nutrition, yoga & meditation, how to deal with stressors & emotions causing back pain, and acupressure & reflexology. Back Pain Relief: The Ultimate Guide gives back pain patients the life-changing tools to become proactive partners with their physicians, to access their own body's natural healing intelligence in order to manage and control pain, and to lead richer, fuller, pain-free lives.
Author : Cathryn Jakobson Ramin
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 34,98 MB
Release : 2017-05-09
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0062641808
The acclaimed author of Carved in Sand—a veteran investigative journalist who endured persistent back pain for decades—delivers the definitive book on the subject: an essential examination of all facets of the back pain industry, exploring what works, what doesn't, what may cause harm, and how to get on the road to recovery. In her effort to manage her chronic back pain, investigative reporter Cathryn Jakobson Ramin spent years and a small fortune on a panoply of treatments. But her discomfort only intensified, leaving her feeling frustrated and perplexed. As she searched for better solutions, she exposed a much bigger problem. Costing roughly $100 billion a year, spine medicine—often ineffective and sometimes harmful —exemplified the worst aspects of the U.S. health care system. The result of six years of intensive investigation, Crooked offers a startling look at the poorly identified risks of spine medicine, and provides practical advice and solutions. Ramin interviewed scores of spine surgeons, pain management doctors, physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians, exercise physiologists, physical therapists, chiropractors, specialized bodywork practitioners. She met with many patients whose pain and desperation led them to make life-altering decisions, and with others who triumphed over their limitations. The result is a brilliant and comprehensive book that is not only important but essential to millions of back pain sufferers, and all types of health care professionals. Ramin shatters assumptions about surgery, chiropractic methods, physical therapy, spinal injections and painkillers, and addresses evidence-based rehabilitation options—showing, in detail, how to avoid therapeutic dead ends, while saving money, time, and considerable anguish. With Crooked, she reveals what it takes to outwit the back pain industry and get on the road to recovery.
