If pain-free joints are the goal, qigong movements can help!According to the Centers for Disease Control, over fifty million Americans struggle with doctor-diagnosed arthritis.Obesity and inactivity are proven aggravating factors, limiting mobility and making everyday activities difficult and painful.For many, arthritis progresses to the point where they will have to manage pain for years to come.Some will have little choice but to rely on prescription medication. For the millions of others with joint pain, there is hope.By committing to a series of simple exercises, we can remain loose and flexible.We can prevent and heal injuries to maintain flexible, healthy joints. Motion is the key, and in this book Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming will get you moving. You will regain natural, pain-free motion, and suppleness with qigong, a timeless Chinese art that promotes healing, flexibility, and balance.The gentle, meditative movements emphasize proper motion in coordination with breath, making qigong the right choice for preventing, treating, and even reversing arthritis. This book presents 46 movements to help you loosen, stretch, strengthen, heal, and maintain comfortable, flexible joints for a lifetime. You will learn what qigong is and why it is a good choice for treating arthritis and maintaining healthy joints4 gentle torso-loosening movements9 hand massage movements and techniques6 massage methods for immediate relief3 movements for neck, spine, and waist7 movements for fingers, hands, and wrists8 movements for elbows and shoulders4 movements for toes and ankles5 movements for hips and kneesMany people who live with joint pain rely on acupuncture, chiropractic treatments, and even surgery.By committing to a simple qigong practice, you can begin to take care of your own joints, with less reliance on others.