Back Pain Relief Chinese Qigong for Healing and Prevention

by Jwing-Ming, Yang

• ISBN13: 9781594390258
• ISBN10: 1594390258
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-08-16
• Publisher: Ymaa Publication Center

Summary

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 Biography

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is a renowned author and teacher of Chinese martial arts and Qigong. Born in Taiwan, he has trained and taught Taijiquan, Qigong and Chinese martial arts for over forty-five years. He is the author of over thirty books, and was elected by Inside Kung Fu magazine as one of the 10 people who has "made the greatest impact on martial arts in the past 100 years." Dr. Yang lives in Northern California.

Table of Contents

Foreword	vii
Dr. Thomas G. Gutheil
About the Author	ix
Testimonials---#1 by Roger Whidden	xv
Testimonials---#2 by Jeff Rosen	xvii
Preface (First Edition)	xix
Preface (Second Edition)	xxi
Acknowledgments	xxii
About Chinese Qigong
Introduction	1	(2)
Qi, Qigong, and Man	3	(23)
The History of Qigong	26	(5)
Categories of Qigong	31	(10)
Qigong Training Theory	41	(20)
How to Use This Book	61	(4)
Understanding Our Back
Introduction	65	(1)
Anatomic Structure of Our Back	65	(15)
The Qi Network in Our Back	80	(13)
What are the Possible Causes of Back Pain?
Introduction	93	(1)
The Different Possible Causes of the Back Pain	93	(22)
How Does Western Medicine Treat Back Pain?
Introduction	115	(1)
Western Medical Treatments	116	(6)
Suggestions from Western Doctors	122	(7)
How do the Chinese Treat Back Pain?
Introduction	129	(1)
General Chinese Treatments for Back Pain	129	(10)
How Can Qigong Cure Back Pain?	139	(6)
Qigong for Back Pain
Introduction	145	(1)
Important Training Keys	146	(6)
Qigong Exercises for Back Pain	152	(28)
Massage for Back Pain	180	(37)
Conclusion	217	(2)
Appendix A. Translation and Glossary of Chinese Terms	219	(17)
Index	236