Wrist Pain from the Perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine
... Acupuncture points against wrist pain
Self-Acupressure with the Akupen
Wolfgang's Qi Gong Tips
If you do Qi Gong for preventive reasons, it is quite possible to achieve good results with 15 minutes of daily practice. If you have a complaint, it is recommended to practice 2 times 15 minutes daily or 30 minutes at a time daily.
Basically, it is better to do 6 times 15 minutes Qi Gong, than once 1.5 hours. Therefore, I show you here a short variant of the 5 elements Qi Gong.
TCM background information
Lu 10 "Fish border"- Yuji
Main point to dissolve heat in the lungs
- Location:
On the wrist crease in a depression next to the tendon of the pollicis longus muscle.
- Traditionally classified as:
Cough, breathing problems, wrist problems, throat problems, sore throat.
Comment:
This point is mainly used in TCM to release heat in the lungs. Some call it the "anti-hangover point" because it can relieve the suffering of a night of partying with too much alcohol. This effect can be attributed to the heat-releasing effect that this point has. Alcohol generates heat in the body, especially high-proof alcohol.
Tue 4 "United Valleys" - Hegu
Master point for pain in the head and face, especially for acne
- Location:
In the middle of the 2nd metacarpal on the radial side in a depression.
- Traditionally classified as:
Pain especially in the head area, neck pain, stiff neck, headaches, colds, flu-like infection, sore throat, cough, migraine, stuffy nose, dizziness, hay fever, soothing effect for all intestinal complaints, distant point for arm and shoulder pain.
Comment:
This item is included in the Pregnancy prohibited, as it is used to speed up the birth process.
It is often used as a remote point in the treatment of facial, oral, nasal and eye problems.
The combination LI 04 with Lv 03 is called "4 gates" and is very well known, because it is Wind from the head area dispels pain and calms the mind.
Di 04 also has a strong relation to the psyche and can therefore be needled to calm the mind and anxiety. In this case, the combination Di04 +Le03+LG24 is used.
Combine Di04 with another very important item, Ma36, and you have a brilliant combination to strengthen the immune system.
Hk 07 "Big hill" - Daling
One of the important psycho points in TCM, calms the mind
- Location:
on the inside of the forearm, in the flexor crease, between the tendons
- Traditionally classified as:
Mind calming, insomnia, nervousness and stage fright, anxiety.
Comment:
This is one of the important points in acupuncture, with a strong effect on the psyche. It has a strong calming effect on the mind and is therefore used for all states of anxiety and restlessness. It has a similar effect to He07. HK07 is used more for women, while He07 is used more for men.
TB 05 "Outer gate" - Waiguan
Effective point for the treatment of ears
- Location:
In the middle of the forearm, on the outer side, 3 transverse fingers behind the wrist crease between the radius and ulna
- Traditionally classified as:
Headaches, tinnitus, sore throat, elbow and upper arm pain, neck pain, flu-like infections, migraines
Comment:
This item is used to Wind-Heat to discharge in case of fever, sore throat and light sweating. Especially also when the pathogenic factor between the surface and the inside of the body. Symptoms are then chills and fever, which alternate, irritability, pain in the upper abdomen, bitter taste in the mouth.
Another important use of this point is in painful obstruction syndrome of the arm, shoulder and neck.
It is also an important remote point in the treatment of migraines that appear in the temporal region.
The word Qi Gong consists of 2 syllables - Qi and Gong. The Chinese term "Qi" can be translated for us most likely by "life energy". But it contains more than this. It also means breath and air. In Chinese medicine, Qi is considered to be the invigorating force that flows through all living things. However, Qi is not only inside the body of a living being, but also outside. Qi also shows itself to us in nature. Thus animals, flowers and trees are flowed through by Qi. Qi is the living force that is inherent in everything and that makes life possible.
The Japanese call this force "Ki". In India it is called "Prana". It always means the same thing - the power and energy that is inherent in everything and keeps us alive. In Chinese medicine, health is only possible when the Qi in our body is pure, not polluted and can flow freely.
Due to bad living habits, in the course of time, energy blockages can occur in the body system and as a result, diseases can manifest, which can be physical or psychological in nature. Generally speaking, we can say that a living person has Qi throughout the body.
The word "gong means roughly "body work" or "success through perseverance and practice". Therefore Qi Gong is called "Work with the life energy". We learn to improve the flow and distribution of Qi in our body through movement and concentration to strengthen our health and bring body and mind into harmony. At the same time we learn to stand correctly, between heaven and earth. This significantly improves posture and many aches and pains disappear on their own.
Qi Gong is a holistic healing system with a long tradition, which has been continuously developed until today. It includes health-promoting postures, movement, self-massage, breathing techniques and meditation. Through these various exercise methods, Qi is supposed to be collected and stored in the body, like in a reservoir. The goal is to expel the impure Qi and absorb fresh pure Qi.
Qi Gong is not a medicine that is prescribed for a limited time, but rather it should be practiced daily. In this regard, 20 minutes of daily practice is enough to improve health and one's well-being to a great extent.
Anyone can practice qigong. There are exercises for every age and every state of health. The exercises can be practiced standing, sitting, lying down or walking. So even physically challenged people can easily practice Qi Gong and improve your health in a sustainable way.
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