The effects favoured Tai Chi, especially when Tai Chi was only compared to non-exercise controls (low or moderate certainty) . For people with rheumatoid arthritis, whilst the results were promising, there was only very low certainty evidence about the effects of Tai Chi on pain, disease activity, and function [ 82 ].
These incorrect Tai Chi postures subsequently develop pain in the knees because the tendons are worn, which also hinders the flow of Chi through much of the upper body during Tai Chi practice. In the correct Tai Chi postures the knees do not pass the toes, the body weight is supported by the legs, and the feet press into the ground.
I had not considered that T’ai Chi Chih could help improve and even prevent certain foot problems. The brochure describes “Plantar Fasciitis,” a painful condition of the feet when the fascia in the heel and sole of the foot wears thin and begins to tear. This can cause extreme pain….Six Healing Sounds…Anchor Taffy…Rocking Motion….
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