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Arthritis & Rheumatism

In terms of being a movement study, Tai Chi is particularly joint oriented. The basic idea is that the joints govern movement in the body, both physical and energetic. The joints were often referred to as"gates" which implied that they controlled how much energy would move through the body. Therefore a recognized fact is to necessitate the need to maintain a high degree of joint flexibility and strength.

According to a review article in the Archives of Internal Medicine, the ancient martial art of Tai Chi not only improves strength, balance and flexibility in older people, but it also has positive effects on chronic health conditions like multiple sclerosis and joint problems.

In fact, the Arthritis Foundation has looked to Tai Chi as treatment for arthritis.

The Arthritis Foundation's program is based on Dr. Paul Lam's "Tai Chi for Arthritis" program. Lam, who is now 54, developed osteoarthritis in his 20s and used Tai Chi as a way to control the disease.

There are Clinical studies proving that Tai Chi can reduce pain and inflammation associated with arthritis and other related health problems, participants report benefits ranging from pain relief to lower blood pressure.

Doctors have successfully used tai chi to treat diseases such as arthritis, stress, heart disease, hypertension and diabetes.

Disclaimer : It is not our responsibility to oversee all the health issues whether this type of exercise will suit you need or not. If you are in doubt consult your GP. Last update 02-05-2005

Regular practice of tai chi has been shown to improve

mental relaxation and concentration
physical health through strengthening all the body systems, particularly the cardio-vascular, respiratory, digestive, joints and musculo-skeletal .

body awareness and co-ordination,
the strength of the immune system
rate of healing,
longevity.

improving muscle strength which helps to protect the joint
maintaining or improving the range of movement and
decreasing pain and stiffness.

Doctors have successfully used tai chi to treat diseases such as arthritis, stress, heart disease, hypertension and diabetes.

Regular practice of tai chi has been shown to improve mental relaxation and concentration physical health through strengthening all the body systems, particularly the cardio-vascular, respiratory, digestive, joints and musculo-skeletal .

body awareness and co-ordination, the strength of the immune system rate of healing, longevity.

improving muscle strength which helps to protect the joint maintaining or improving the range of movement and decreasing pain and stiffness.

Doctors have successfully used tai chi to treat diseases such as arthritis, stress, heart disease, hypertension and diabetes.

Regular practice of tai chi has been shown to improve

mental relaxation and concentration
physical health through strengthening all the body systems, particularly the cardio-vascular, respiratory, digestive, joints and musculo-skeletal .

body awareness and co-ordination,
the strength of the immune system
rate of healing,
longevity.

improving muscle strength which helps to protect the joint
maintaining or improving the range of movement and
decreasing pain and stiffness.