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Index
Title Page
Copyright
Contents
Foreword
Preface
How to Use This Book
Introduction
Chapter 1: How Do the Chinese Treat Back Pain?
1-1. Introduction
1-2. Chinese Diagnosis and Treatment
General Chinese Medical Diagnosis
Looking (Wang Zhen)
Listening and Smelling (Wen Zhen)
Asking (Wen Zhen)
Palpation (Qie Zhen)
Diagnosis for Back Pain
General Chinese Treatments for Back Pain
Summary
Diagnosis
Treatments
Prevention
1-3. How Can Qigong Cure Back Pain?
Why Is Qigong Effective for Back Pain?
How Chinese Qigong Exercises Differ from Western Exercises
How Chinese Qigong Massage Differs from Western Massage
References
Chapter 2: Understanding Our Back
2-1. Introduction
2-2. The Qi Network in Our Back
Twelve Primary Qi Channels and the Eight Vessels
Eight Vessels (Ba Mai)
The Twelve Primary Qi Channels and Their Branches (Shi Er Jing Luo)
Understanding the Central Energy System
2-3. Anatomical Structure of Our Back
About the Spine
The Nervous System in the Back
Anatomical Structure of the Low Back (Lumbar) Spine
Chapter 3: What Are the Possible Causes of Back Pain?
3-1. Introduction
3-2. The Possible Causes of Back Pain
Types of Pain
Local Pain
Referred Pain, Radicular Pain, and Funicular Pain
Muscle Pain
Risk Factors
Physical Degeneration
Poor Lifestyles
Genetic Predisposition
Mental (Spiritual) Excitement or Depression
Chapter 4: How Does Western Medicine Treat Back Pain?
4-1. Introduction
4-2. Western Medical Treatments
General Treatments
Other Treatments
4-3. Suggestions from Western Doctors
Suggestions
Important Tips for Body Postures
Sitting
Lifting
Sleeping
Walking
References
Chapter 5: Qigong for Back Pain
5-1. Introduction
5-2. Important Training Keys
Five Regulatings (Wu Tiao)
1. Regulating the Body
2. Regulating the Breathing
3. Regulating the Mind
4. Regulating the Qi
5. Regulating the Spirit
Important Keys to Practice
5-3. Qigong Exercises for Back Pain
Chapter 6: Qigong Exercises
6-1. Loosening Up the Lower Back
6-2. Stretching
Stretching the Torso (Shuang Shou Tuo Tian)
Stretching and Loosening Up the Neck
6-3. Spine Qigong
Moving Soft and Soft-Hard Qigong
Standing Spine Sigh Movement (Jizhui Tan Xi)
Standing Circle the Waist Horizontally (Pin Yuan Niu Yao)
Standing with Support Circle Waist
Standing Waving the Spine and Massaging the Internal Organs (Ji Zhui Bo Dong, Nei Zang An Mo)
Sitting Waving the Spine
Standing Thrust the Chest and Arch the Chest (Tan Xiong Gong Bei)
Sitting Thrust the Chest and Arch the Chest
Standing White Crane Waves Its Wings (Bai He Dou Chi)
Standing White Crane Waves Its Wing—Single Wing
Sitting White Crane Waves Its Wings
Sitting White Crane Waves Its Wing—Single Wing
Standing Recovery
Exercises for Pain Relief
On the Floor
Building Strength and Endurance
Stationary Hard Qigong
Taiji Arching Arms (Taiji Gong Shou)
Iron Board Bridge (Tie Ban Qiao)
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
Romanization of Chinese Words
Note from the Publisher
Translation and Glossary of Chinese Terms
Testimonials
Praise for The Pain-Free Back
Index
About the Author
Books and Videos by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
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