WeAreFibro.org - The Social Support Network for People Living with Fibromyalgia

Kenyatta

I came across two articles about this exercise; I think I'm going to give it a try.

While 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.

18 months ago