Video to help with back pain
Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2019 10:38 pm
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Bhassler wrote:It's also factually wrong in places.
The optimal mechanical position for the spine is anatomical neutral (by definition). Rounding the back, hollowing the chest, and sinking the ribs are not activities that promote neutral spine. The natural curve of the spine is not something that needs to be "alleviated." The flat/rounded lumbar promoted in Yang style taiji actually puts uneven pressure on the discs, which is exactly what you call out as a problem earlier in the video. Anyone that thinks the Yang style straight spine is reducing pressure should probably take a closer look at the joint kinematics.