Many people think that "if the tendon is one inch long, its life will be extended by ten years", which means that if the tendon is one inch long, its life will be extended by ten years. In fact, this understanding is wrong. Experts explained that this sentence emphasizes the importance of soft tendons, so that the tendons can stretch freely, in order to achieve "healthy bones and soft tendons", flexible and healthy body.
With the increase of age, the flexibility of tendons will gradually decline, and the elderly will hunch over and have stiff legs and feet. In fact, it is the performance of tendon flexibility damage, which is called "tendon contraction" in Chinese medicine. In daily life, the muscle strength and balance ability of the elderly decline, and they fall down unexpectedly, resulting in injuries, fractures and even death. In fact, it is also because of muscle contraction. Some old people simply live at home because they are inconvenient to move. With the decrease of outdoor activities, the phenomenon of muscle contraction is more obvious. In addition, if it rains and the road is slippery, the probability of falls, injuries and fractures of the elderly will greatly increase. When the temperature drops, the muscle elasticity of the human body will decrease, and the ability to protect bones will be greatly reduced, making it more prone to accidental falls.
Therefore, experts specially remind that the elderly can do more muscle softening exercises to achieve the goal of health and longevity. In addition, if the weather is cold and the road is slippery, it is recommended to do some stretching exercises before going out to stretch your limbs to stretch your bones and avoid accidental falls. Here are two movements suitable for daily exercise.
Golden rooster is independent. Close your eyes slightly, put your hands on your sides naturally, lift one foot at will, and try to keep your body balanced. The independence of the golden rooster can concentrate the mind and lead the qi and blood in the body to the soles of the feet. Insisting on exercise can effectively improve the symptoms of foot cold, have a conditioning effect on hypertension, diabetes and cervical and lumbar spondylosis, and help prevent cerebellar atrophy and Meniere's disease.
Vertical pile. Stand with your feet apart, toes forward, parallel or outward in a figure of eight, with your body's left and right center of gravity between your feet, and your front and back center of gravity between your feet and your heels. The knees are slightly bent, the abdomen is loose and round, the tail is in the middle, and the head is vertical. The hips seem to be sitting, but the back seems to be inclined. Then raise your hands and put them in front of your abdomen, about flush with the umbilical cord, with your elbows slightly extended from left to right and sunken downward. Hands and fingers are naturally slightly flexed and naturally separated. Being able to hold the ball is like holding a ball in each hand. If you push hard, the ball will be broken, and if you don't hold the ball, you will let it go. Standing piles can pull out tendons and bones, and have a good effect on the rehabilitation of gastrointestinal diseases, heart disease, arthritis, hypertension, hemiplegia, gynecology and ophthalmology.
Besides, practicing Tai Ji Chuan, Baduanjin and Wuqinxi is also a good choice.
According to China Chinese Medicine News