Exercise, Health|August 1, 2010 9:30 am

Ease Body Pain with Qigong



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qigong Ease Body Pain with QigongWhile temporary injuries shouldn’t prevent you from exercising, some people deal with chronic pain or disabilities. When you’re living with a painful condition, exercise might be the last thing on your mind. But the body needs movement, for health, energy and — in some cases — for healing. The slow, controlled and gentle movements of the martial art, qigong (pronounced chee-gong), are proving to be a good exercise alternative for those who live with pain.

Qigong can promote flexibility while not overly stressing joints and muscles. What’s more, qigong can easily be adapted to accomodate different disabilities. The slow and steady movements of qigong combine with breathing and meditation which makes it an excellent stress reliever — which is important whether or not you’re experiencing pain.

If you are living with chronic pain, inquire with your local hospital or health center. They may have a therapeutic qigong class you can join. If not, check with your community center or community education program. You can also find qigong DVDs that you can follow from the privacy of your home.

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  • http://twitter.com/runestone0 Bob Ellal

    Qigong helped me in my successful struggle beating four bouts of supposedly terminal bone lymphoma in the early nineties: employing the mind/body connection as an adjunct to chemotherapy. Qigong practice calmed my mind–taking me out of the “fight-or-flight” syndrome, which pumps the body full of adrenal hormones; not conducive to healing. It energized my body, as the standing postures were an exercise I could do (it’s tough to lift weights when sick and fatigued from chemo). It also empowered my will to survive two bone marrow transplants. Clear 14 years and still practicing qigong!

    Bob Ellal

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    Congratulations, Bob! What an inspiring story.

  • http://twitter.com/runestone0 Bob Ellal

    Qigong helped me in my successful struggle beating four bouts of supposedly terminal bone lymphoma in the early nineties: employing the mind/body connection as an adjunct to chemotherapy. Qigong practice calmed my mind–taking me out of the “fight-or-flight” syndrome, which pumps the body full of adrenal hormones; not conducive to healing. It energized my body, as the standing postures were an exercise I could do (it's tough to lift weights when sick and fatigued from chemo). It also empowered my will to survive two bone marrow transplants. Clear 14 years and still practicing qigong!Bob Ellal

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    Congratulations, Bob! What an inspiring story.

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