Methods and significance of adjusting lumbar alignment;
1, virtual collar jacking strength: when walking or standing, sitting and lying down, the chin is slightly retracted, the neck is straight, and the head cannot be lifted up. There seems to be a slight upward lift at Baihui point on the top of the head, which is called virtual collar top (or head hanging and lifting). The neck should be neither stiff nor soft, but naturally vertical. Spinal cord, blood vessels, trachea, etc. When it converges on the neck, the neck is straight, and qi and blood are connected with the spirit. If the neck is straight and the jacking force is raised, the whole body will be light. The correct method can make the cervical spine and neck muscles get better exercise, which has a good effect on the prevention and treatment of cervical spondylosis. Straight neck, straight head, smooth blood and clear head. After the changes of external conditions and all kinds of information are gathered in the brain, they can be processed quickly, make timely and accurate judgments, and send signals to make all parts of the body coordinate and cooperate, and the movements are stable and accurate.
2, including chest pull-back: the heart socket is miniature, the chest is contained, and the back can be pulled up to make the thoracic vertebra upright and the air is attached to the back. Don't hold your chest out or empty your chest. Pulling back with the chest can increase the chest volume, increase vital capacity and make breathing slow and smooth. The muscles of the shoulder clavicle joint are relaxed, and the shoulders are slightly buckled inward, which is beneficial to the chest, making the chest round and ready.
3. Loosening the buttocks and wrapping the buttocks: the buttocks on both sides are relaxed, and the muscles of the buttocks droop downward, and then gently move forward and converge inward, so that the coccyx moves forward slightly, that is, the abdomen is supported upward, so that the abdominal gas permeates the four ends. Hip hanging, folding, lifting, chest micro-wrapping and back pulling can weaken or disappear lumbar lordosis. And make the chest diaphragm move down, make the abdomen feel full and complete, and help the abdomen sink. Tai Ji Chuan's flexion and extension movements make the abdominal muscles Zhang Chi and diaphragm move up and down, make the lungs fully contract and expand, and take a deep breath naturally. It can also make the abdominal organs get a slight massage, which is helpful to enhance and restore gastrointestinal function.
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Methods and significance of adjusting lumbar alignment
Physiological state of spine:
The spine (commonly known as spine or spine) consists of 7 cervical vertebrae, 12 thoracic vertebrae, 5 lumbar vertebrae and sacrococcygeal vertebrae. Adult spine, viewed from the side, from top to bottom? s？ The bending state of the shape is cervical lordosis, thoracic lordosis, lumbar lordosis and sacral lordosis respectively. Spinal lordosis is acquired, and there is no cervical lordosis and lumbar lordosis in the spine of newborn babies. After walking upright, the spine bears loads for many years, and the cervical and lumbar vertebrae form lordosis without additional support from other bones. In addition, it was found that the neck and waist were the most common parts of the disease. Such as hyperosteogeny of cervical and lumbar vertebrae, disc herniation, etc. There are many cases of neck and waist, and the hospital has formed a specialty. Most of these diseases are caused by acquired lordosis. Protrusion makes the joint space of the spine uneven and the force is uneven. In addition, there are more and more bad behaviors that go against nature, and the body begins to degenerate after adulthood. Causes cervical vertebra, lumbar vertebra and corresponding diseases to occur frequently. But the curvature of the spine is unstable and can be changed. For example, a harmonious Tai Ji Chuan requires a virtual collar and top strength, including chest and back, loose hips and hips. Reduce or eliminate lordosis and restore the natural state. It conforms to the law of heaven after Tai Chi spread and the law of innate qi induction.
The role of lumbar spine in fitness
Boxing theory: If the spine is stiff, the strength will reach the four ends and the whole body will expand. . It shows that lumbar spine is beneficial to smooth blood flow. The spine is the part where the spinal nerves are located, and it is the part where the Du meridian of traditional Chinese medicine passes. Du meridian starts from Changqiang point in the center of sacrococcygeal region and goes up to Dazhui point in the back of neck along Du meridian. Acupoints are also located in the back. Acupoints are the confluence of qi and blood of human body, and viscera and essence are interrelated through acupoints. Tai Ji Chuan's correct exercise of the spine can promote the circulation of meridians and qi and blood, and enhance physical fitness. The waist is only supported by five lumbar vertebrae and muscles, which is the weak link in the human body structure. The human body stands and works under great pressure and rotational stress. In addition, the intervertebral disc degenerates and its elasticity decreases in adulthood. Once the waist range of motion is too large, or the load increases. It is easy to cause the annulus fibrosus of intervertebral disc to be crushed and ruptured. Stimulate and compress the nerves in the corresponding parts, causing a series of symptoms such as low back and leg pain. Therefore, the lumbar spine is upright, so that the joint gap of the vertebral body is uniform and the force is balanced. The gravity of the upper part can be quickly transmitted downward, so that the waist will not be overstressed and will not be impacted. So as to avoid the injury to the waist and the bad influence on the brain through the spine; Boxing theory says: Lift your hips, breathe through the four tips, surround your legs, and meet your hips. ? According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, meridians meet in perineum. Hip wrapping is not only beneficial to the balance of the body, but also beneficial to the smooth flow of meridians and the inheritance and guidance of internal qi.
The role of active attack and skill in lumbar spine
Tai Chi Chuan asks for five bows. The so-called five bows of the body are the trunk, arms and legs of the body. Bend your elbows into two bows and your knees into two bows. Among them, the bow of trunk and spine plays a decisive role. However, the acquired spinal curvature must have the tension of the bow when the curvature changes. Although it can make the spine elastic, it also increases the lordosis of the spine. From the physiological point of view of the spine, it is obviously unfavorable to the health of the body. As the saying goes, a tree that stands still weighs a thousand kilograms. If you follow the essentials of Tai Chi Chuan, you can achieve the purpose of virtual collar and top strength, including holding your chest out and pulling your back, loosening your hips and sticking your hips. Can reduce or eliminate the curvature of the spine. This is of great practical significance in the physiological function and the practical application of Tai Ji Chuan's fighting. The waist is the middle part of the body, the middle part is unknown and the whole body is empty. The uprightness of the lumbar spine makes the gravity of the upper part quickly transfer downwards, to the pelvis through the lumbosacral joint, and then to both feet or one foot according to the state and stress through the transformation of pelvis and crotch. While dissolving the other side's momentum, we will make progress and fight back, retreat and unload or grow. Boxing theory says: Strength begins in the heel, originates in the leg, dominates the waist and is shaped in the fingers. The strength of the palm, wrist, elbow, shoulder, back, waist, knees and feet, the strength of the upper and lower nine joints, from waist to waist. ? The waist is also the transmission hub for the power generated by the lower body to reach the palms and fingers. The waist posture is not correct, and the strength can't reach the palms and fingers. My late father and Shiying used to say: Collapse of the waist easily causes excessive stress on the lumbar spine, the central axis is not straight, the footwall conversion is not effective, it is easy to produce lumbar strain, and the strength of qi and blood is blocked by the waist, making it difficult to get married. ? ; Is lumbar curvature a spine? Pull? Straightness, waist and back become an important source of anti-bow and strength. As long as the spine is restored to its original state, the spinal joints are not easily damaged and the speed is fast. According to Tai Ji Chuan's essentials, proper exercise can enhance the elasticity and vitality of the spine, and can also lead to congenital qi in the abdomen. As boxing theory says:? Strength is like a bow, strength is like an arrow, strength comes from the spine. ? Say it again: The body is like a living snake, and the waist is like a bow. When you hit the head, you should follow the tail, hit the tail first, and hit both ends. ?