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Tai Chi helps Back Pain

New research from Consumer Reports Magazine lists Tai Chi and other holistic health measures as effective in relieving back pain. A nationally representative Consumer Reports survey showed that 89% of back-pain sufferers sought out tai chi and yoga for treatments and advice. "Hands-on" methods are being preferred over drugs or surgery.

Links to Consumer Reports articles about benefits of tai chi for back pain:

http://www.consumerreports.org/back-pain/the-better-way-to-get-back-pain-relief/

http://www.consumerreports.org/back-pain/new-thinking-on-how-to-relieve-back-pain/

Mayo Clinic touts the health benefits of Tai Chi (link to article)

Accoring to the Mayo Clinic, the benefits of tai chi may include:

• Decreased stress, anxiety and depression
• Improved mood
• Improved aerobic capacity
• Increased energy and stamina
• Improved flexibility, balance and agility
• Improved muscle strength and definition

More research is needed to determine the health benefits of tai chi. Some evidence indicates that tai chi also may help:

• Enhance quality of sleep
• Enhance the immune system
• Help lower blood pressure
• Improve joint pain
• Improve symptoms of congestive heart failure
• Improve overall well-being
• Reduce risk of falls in older adults

Harvard Medical on the health benefits of Tai Chi (link to article)

Harvard Medical reports more good news for tai chi practitioners! Click on the link above.