Chikung, Chigong, and Qigong all sound the same. Qigong, a Chinese exercise and health system, dates back more than 4000 years. In its earliest form, practitioners would instruct workers in simple exercises that could help them cope with harsh situations. Qigong eventually became an integral part Chinese medicine. The two other branches are acupuncture, and herbal medicine.
Parts
Three activities are the hallmark of modern Qigong. Breathing, movement, and visualization are the three main activities of Qigong. In the first half of the last century, Qigong was divided into different groups. Qigong with specific exercises to solve specific problems. Exercise Qigong that strengthens and increases mobility and flexibility, and Martial Arts Qigong that increases power and stamina.
Medical Qigong can be used to relieve headaches by using specific breathing techniques and gentle relaxing movements. It is easy to relieve headaches caused by stress and muscle tension.
Tai Chi
Qigong is similar to Tai Chi. If you’ve ever seen it done, you’ll be familiar with the slow fluid movements.
Laying down: Make sure your neck and shoulders are relaxed by lying flat on your back. Take 10 slow, deep breaths. Each out breath, say the word relax. With each breath, you will feel more relaxed. Imagine your neck muscles and shoulder muscles becoming soft like marshmallows and sinking deeper into the bed. If you need support for your neck, lying down is a good option. You can relax and breathe the same way if you are sitting down. If your headache is worse when you lie down, sitting up can help. This is also useful if you have a headache. Headache prevention: Stand straight up with your feet shoulder width apart. For the count 3 and 3, breathe in through your nose, and out through the nose for the count 3. Begin to move your feet a little and then move your arms and shoulders in a slow, comfortable manner.
Final Note
This is spontaneous Qigong. It doesn’t require any further instruction. Simply say that you want to move in a way that identifies muscle soreness. You can then gently repeat the motion slowly until you have found the sore muscles. You should first locate the tight muscles in your neck, shoulders, and back. Next, move them and let your head relax while you breathe deeply. Imagine the muscles becoming more flexible.