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For centuries, the Chinese have healed and strengthened their bodies with Qigong (chee-kung), the art of using the mind to direct the energy within your body to improve health and vitality. This program gives an introduction to the general concepts of qigong, and explains keypoints for correct practice, such as the ‘Five Regulatings’. Dr. Yang then presents ten gentle qigong exercises to help ease your lower back pain, strengthen your torso, and expedite your bod… More >>
Simple Qigong Exercises for Back Pain Relief
#1 by Alain B. Burrese on August 22nd, 2010
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“Simple Qigong Exercises for Back Pain Relief” with Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is one of the many Qigong DVDs Dr. Yang has released, with this one having the focus, as the titles says, on helping relieve pain and rebuild the strength and flexibility of your back. As someone who has had back problems since birth (spina bifida and other conditions), I was most interested in this program. I found the program useful, and I incorporated some of the program into my morning back ritual.
The DVD begins with a scene of Dr. Yang performing Qigong movements with a voice over providing a brief introduction to Qigong and the DVD program. The narrator then goes into explaining the Five Regulatings., Body, Breath, Mind, Qi, and Spirit. It’s a very brief explanation, and while you hear the voice, you see Dr. Yang performing some movements. The narrator then discusses some important keys to practice, such as balance of body and mind, unification of internal and external, and mutual dependence of mind and breathing. These introductory comments take up almost ten minutes of the program, so again, they are brief and introductory.
When the program gets to the qigong exercises for back pain, there are first some instructions. The program then takes you through movements to loosen the lower back, stretching, soft and soft-hard spine qigong, and stationary hard qigong,
At the forty-two minute mark, the program goes into qigong massage for back pain. There is an explanation of what the massage is for, and then some basic qigong massage points and methods are demonstrated. Like the earlier portion of the program, the instruction is done with a voice over as the techniques are shown on a person laying on a table being massaged. General massage rules, hand forms, and self-massage and massaging a partner are covered. The entire program is approximately an hour and a half of instruction.
While I liked this DVD, found some good information, and generally found it a good addition to my qigong resources, it is not my favorite of Dr. Yang’s Qigong DVDs, and here’s why. I do not like programs that use a voice over as much as programs where the instructor teaches to the camera. I much prefer Dr. Yang’s programs where he is actually doing the teaching. (I feel this way for all martial art and exercise instructional DVDs) I would have liked Dr. Yang to have talked us through the movements and massage techniques as he was doing them, rather than the voice over. That’s just my personal preference.
There is a book that his DVD was made to accompany. I have not yet read the book, but would guess from my other books by Dr. Yang that it goes into more detail regarding some of the concepts than the DVD program. Using them both together would be ideal.
I think people who suffer back pain will be able to find relief through the exercises shown on this DVD, depending on why they have pain in the first place. I also think it is a good addition to a person’s qigong library if they are studying qigong and want to learn about all areas of this Chinese practice.
Reviewed by Alain Burrese, J.D., author of Hard-Won Wisdom From the School of Hard Knocks and the dvds: Hapkido Hoshinsul, Streetfighting Essentials, Hapkido Cane, the Lock On Joint Locking Essentials series and articles including a regular column on negotiation for The Montana Lawyer. Alain Also wrote a series of articles called Lessons From The Apprentice.
Rating: 4 / 5
#2 by Michael S. Solwecki on August 22nd, 2010
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This dvd is very informative with clear demonstrations of the exercises. I have incorporated the exercises into my workout routine, and I do feel a bit more flexible in my stubborn lower back.
My only criticism is that I would
have liked a mode that simulated a session. Often the dvd shows a exercise and then moves on. I’d like to be able to follow as if in a class.
But this is a minor issue. Very good purchase!
Rating: 4 / 5
#3 by Tura Lura on August 22nd, 2010
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I have another CD of Chigong exercises that have a beautiful relaxing setting, which I enjoy very much. This is very stark in its presentation but I have found the movements, breathing, and gentle strength-building to be a great help for my back pain. I haven’t been able to complete the entire program yet but that’s my goal.
Rating: 4 / 5
#4 by D. L. Hoffman on August 22nd, 2010
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I enjoy the simplicity and depth in this profound transformative formula. It gives you the mental and physical tools to produce real change in your body and mind … after 2 weeks my tai chi and computer programming have improved and that’s just the start – there’s a saying that your are as young as your back – if in doubt, buy this product and take the principles to heart. The combination of mind-body exercise with self-massage is a great formula. Best of luck on your healing/strengthening journey.
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by Music Mom on August 22nd, 2010
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I know nothing about Chi, all I knew is my back hurt and I was ready to try anything. These are very basic exercises I was able to do even while still in pain, and they have been helping. This is a VERY no-frills video, all filmed in an empty room, with a plain curtain backdrop, and his only prop is an occasional chair. Every movement is done in slow motion. So, don’t expect an exciting video, but if you are like me, in pain with nothing to lose, give it a try, you’ll be surprised how much it will help.
Rating: 4 / 5
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