Although Chinese medicine and some of the theories behind it seems very strange to Westerners, many facets of Chinese medicine like acupressure and Tai Chi/Chi Kung are starting to be used more in Physical Therapy for patients to use at home to reduce pain, and improve balance, flexibility and strength. We have found them very useful for our patients.

Most people state these exercises feel very relaxing and energizing compared to typical exercises, even patients who have never heard of Chi Kung or other Chinese medicine. The exercises and acupressure will help with spine and whole body flexibility, pain and muscle tension. Chi Kung exercises are extremely gentle and can be done by patients with very limited movement. Regardless if they are getting any special health benefits or not from the “cleansing of the meridians”, their freedom of movement is much improved, and patients like doing these exercises much better in general.

Please click on the following links for more information on Acupressure, Chi Kung, and Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory.