I struggle with back pain, neck pain, or shoulder pain. Is Qi Gong safe for me?
If you are already experiencing back pain, neck pain, or pain in another region of the body, you should be very gentle with yourself and begin any exercise program gradually. Qi Gong for Upper Back & Neck Pain and Qi Gong for Low Back Pain have stretching exercises designed to ease tension in specific regions of the body. These Qi Gong exercises for back and neck pain might be slightly more challenging than the more flowing exercises in Qi Gong for Beginners, particularly if you are already experiencing pain in one of these areas. If you are not accustomed to stretching or if you are already in pain, you should make sure to use particular caution in easing into the Qi Gong exercises more gently. Watch the Qi Gong program all the way through at least once before performing the exercises. Watching the program in advance of participating will help to familiarize you with the Qi Gong movements, increasing your overall comfort level and ability to follow along. The Qi Gong stretching progra
