SHORT - Qigong for Low Back Pain - Traditional Chinese Medicine Physical Therapy (Physiotherapy)

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  • čas přidán 7. 04. 2020
  • This video of Qigong for low back pain is short and to the point.
    Lower Back Pain affects millions of people, and is largely due to excess sitting and repetitive motion, although can also be caused by tension held after physical or emotional trauma. In this gentle mind/body exercise routine, we release patterns of energy held in the muscles and fascia to release the constriction and tightness that so often are the underlying cause of chronic pain. These bioenergetic exercises, or Qigong, use breathing exercises combined with stretching, twisting, and flowing movements to create a moving meditation that heals body and mind. Enjoy, and don't hesitate to ask questions in the comments below!
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Komentáře • 165

  • @paulaperkins5224
    @paulaperkins5224 Před 4 měsíci +2

    This is the best low back exercise I've ever tried. It takes me from being sore and stiff to way less pain and freedom of movement. My pain has been chronic
    for many years, I'm 72. I love all your videos. They are life changing. Qigong is for me for the rest of my life. It just helps everything!

  • @julietteletendre7033
    @julietteletendre7033 Před 3 lety +2

    merci nick ppour ta generosité et précieux chi cong , bonne continuation , bises des pyrénes

  • @marciascheurman1120
    @marciascheurman1120 Před rokem +6

    I know this has been up for several years, but I never commented on the quintessential nature of this particular routine. Amid Nick's impressive oeuvre of videos, this one stands apart as absolutely PERFECT for the myriad of middle aged and older men (not to exclude younger folks or women) who live with an increasingly stiff and spasm-prone lower back (offered by "Geoff" even though it's on "Marcia's" account).

  • @vanuffelen1
    @vanuffelen1 Před 2 lety +2

    Wonderful routine. Thanks again, Nick. You’re truely generous.

  • @judygreig2794
    @judygreig2794 Před 3 lety +2

    This one is a real winner for unclogging that hip pain. Thank you so much.

  • @kriskuhn7524
    @kriskuhn7524 Před 10 měsíci +1

    This routine is exactly what I need to give me relief when I wake up with low back pain. It is my go to video.

  • @arlenehunt4271
    @arlenehunt4271 Před 2 lety +2

    I'm constantly amazed at how Qigong can relieve my niggling pain and make me feel so good. Thanks Nick a great lesson.

  • @hildeclaes3525
    @hildeclaes3525 Před 4 lety +8

    After months of lower back pain, it eased after twice doing your exercises. Thank you very much! My quality of life has improved tremendously.

    • @TheNickLoffree
      @TheNickLoffree  Před 4 lety +2

      That is amazing to hear. Qigong certainly got rid of the low back pain I had for years. Always amazing to hear when it works for others as well :)

  • @jobowen2
    @jobowen2 Před 3 lety +1

    Perfect short back focus. And nice to see Nicene Marks location.Thanks.

  • @SarahMJordan
    @SarahMJordan Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks for the helpful video. I loved seeing and hearing the river in the background!

  • @blimahorwitz115
    @blimahorwitz115 Před rokem +1

    Really good workout for the lower back. I appreciate your wonderful explanations and teaching style. Thanks Nick:)

  • @jordanedge419
    @jordanedge419 Před 3 lety +1

    Cheers Nick See you tomorrow

  • @suziea961
    @suziea961 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for sharing your wonderful teaching with us.

  • @allisonmarino2349
    @allisonmarino2349 Před 4 lety +9

    Love the kidney breathing! It's so nice to hear your voice with the soothing river sounds in the background.

    • @TheNickLoffree
      @TheNickLoffree  Před 4 lety +1

      Seems you always enjoy the kidney stuff! Glad you're digging the nature qi!

  • @avadarling3055
    @avadarling3055 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks, Nick. Ditto (to all the positive comments below). :)

  • @tierrabear10
    @tierrabear10 Před 2 lety +1

    💚 Thanks Nick!! Feels so gooood! You are an excellent instructor. 💚

  • @diannephillips5907
    @diannephillips5907 Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you... Your teaching and choice of locations for many of your Qigong videos is helping me manage my emotional challenges. Bless you.

  • @sofiavynnychenko284
    @sofiavynnychenko284 Před rokem +2

    Finally I can take my lil girl in my hands and lift her up, gloria to the God mother! Thank u so much Nick!

  • @vanuffelen1
    @vanuffelen1 Před rokem +1

    I’ve been here before and indeed, lower back pain has been pacified, if this makes sense. Being chronic, it generally returns - especially after lifting something. Being cautious or limiting weights may or may not help me avoid the risk of the pain returning. Not lifting anything isn’t an option- a shopping bag can’t walk around by itself 😊. So, how to strengthen the lower back? Mind you, I am in my seventies. Cheers and thank you for your classes, Nick.

  • @TheIngale
    @TheIngale Před 3 lety +2

    Nick Thank You so Much!!!!! I realy needed that, especialy my lower back :) Thank You !!!!!!!!!!

  • @evegoodmon
    @evegoodmon Před 3 lety +5

    This was wonderful, it relieved my pain immediately and it was fun to do....thank you from Bali, Indonesia

  • @Rebbeca1978
    @Rebbeca1978 Před měsícem +1

    Thank you, I feel much better after doing this.

  • @evidhazelbower1527
    @evidhazelbower1527 Před 2 lety +1

    Haven't done this for a while but it's still wonderful. Thanks, Nick

  • @KayWang-wf3wk
    @KayWang-wf3wk Před rokem

    This has helped with my lower back pain. I have enjoyed many of Nick's videos and find them very helpful

  • @tinasteff.9169
    @tinasteff.9169 Před 2 lety +1

    I suffered a while from lower back pain randomly found your youtube videos this practice did help me so much thank you 🙌 greetings from germany 🙏

  • @rescheetz
    @rescheetz Před rokem

    Thank you Nick, this Qigong video for the low back pain is very helpful for easing my pain in the lower back. Jim

  • @shabbirlatif751
    @shabbirlatif751 Před 4 lety +8

    I love these short videos. They are very relaxing, therapeutic, and easy to incorporate in daily life. Also they are very high quality. THANKS Nick!

  • @louiseinnes619
    @louiseinnes619 Před 4 lety +4

    Wonderful Nick - thank u so much !

  • @JohnWebberwww
    @JohnWebberwww Před 3 měsíci

    This is such a valuable routine. I have just returned to it having strained my back through over-working it in an awkward position. I was suffering such acute stabs of pain I felt immobilised with the anxiety of causing more damage. This routine with its finely judged movements and level of challenge, has set the qi flowing again. I will return regularly to ensure the healing continues. Many thanks Nick!

  • @MrAdven
    @MrAdven Před 2 měsíci

    Felt like 5 minutes. Super relaxing, I will continue this exercise, I can feel warmth in my whole body after the first time already

  • @rs8319
    @rs8319 Před rokem

    Very good routine, did this for 3 days and already seeing improvements of lower back pain. Thank you 👏💐

  • @mariabips3550
    @mariabips3550 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you Nick! I have spinal stenosis and your qi gong has helped stay young!

  • @amandaromain6329
    @amandaromain6329 Před 4 měsíci

    A great follow on from the more energetic session this morning. 🙏

  • @sevphillips3494
    @sevphillips3494 Před rokem +1

    I know, I know, it takes years- BUT the difference I felt doing the hip circles at the beginning of the exercise vs doing the hip circles at the end was shocking. This short 15 minutes alone gave me relief.Thanks so much for this.

  • @gertihofmeister-biddles1394

    Many thanks, really enjoyed this practice.

  • @bronwynnmertz-penzinger2852
    @bronwynnmertz-penzinger2852 Před 3 měsíci

    I am a Feldenkrais practitioner and I love your videos, thank you so very much for your kindness

  • @kriskuhn7524
    @kriskuhn7524 Před 9 měsíci

    My lower back pain dissipates like magic. I do this almost every morning.

  • @sabrinashea198
    @sabrinashea198 Před rokem

    Thank you, Nick! ❤️

  • @gabrieleharder7677
    @gabrieleharder7677 Před 2 lety +1

    I love it thank you.💙💜💛

  • @soniavanpoyer7992
    @soniavanpoyer7992 Před 2 lety

    Thanks🤙

  • @astriearif6040
    @astriearif6040 Před rokem

    It works. Thank you.

  • @mollyharnisch8643
    @mollyharnisch8643 Před 2 lety +1

    Just what I needed this morning! Thank you!! 🙏🏼 ☺️

  • @lauriebruce2373
    @lauriebruce2373 Před rokem

    Thank you.

  • @teresabrennan7928
    @teresabrennan7928 Před rokem

    I love this video, it is my go-to whenever my lower back is achy and it always helps. I find it relieves gut discomfort too. It's super soothing. Thank you

  • @zarobertson
    @zarobertson Před 23 dny

    This routine feels so good for my back 😊 Thank you 🙏

  • @joystaelens6150
    @joystaelens6150 Před rokem

    Great as always

  • @amandaromain6329
    @amandaromain6329 Před 10 měsíci

    Another great one for when I have less time. Thanks.

  • @SnakeAndTurtleQigong
    @SnakeAndTurtleQigong Před rokem

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @UncleDuckle
    @UncleDuckle Před rokem +1

    Thank you for this. Just what I needed. Your choice of movements as well as your commentary is very helpful.

  • @alexandraharms2535
    @alexandraharms2535 Před měsícem +1

    Thank you!

  • @lirepourresterdebout335
    @lirepourresterdebout335 Před 10 měsíci

    thanks a lot

  • @yinpassion7817
    @yinpassion7817 Před 3 měsíci

    wonderful thank you

  • @sofiavynnychenko284
    @sofiavynnychenko284 Před rokem +1

    Yes, thank you, send u happieness, love and 💙💛🌻🌻🌻

  • @sheri5694
    @sheri5694 Před rokem

    Another excellent routine! Thank you, Nick!

  • @Lilly-nz7tf
    @Lilly-nz7tf Před 3 měsíci

    you are just amazing thank you so much

  • @joystaelens6150
    @joystaelens6150 Před rokem

    As always, a great pain relieving activity, thanks so much

  • @doriking1784
    @doriking1784 Před 3 lety +2

    Perfect!! Thank you again Nick!!

  • @TheCampbells53
    @TheCampbells53 Před 2 lety +2

    I had a twinge in my back from earlier exercises, did this routine, and it helped a LOT. Thank you!

  • @janetmiller2980
    @janetmiller2980 Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you 🙏 This was helpful for mental relaxation.

  • @williamsjashley
    @williamsjashley Před 3 lety +2

    This brought me a lot of tension relief for the time spent, thank you

    • @TheNickLoffree
      @TheNickLoffree  Před 3 lety

      That's exactly what I'd hope to hear! Glad it helped :D

  • @n.8690
    @n.8690 Před 4 měsíci

    Really good exercises! Helped me a lot!

  • @Kbrozdemir
    @Kbrozdemir Před měsícem

    Thanks for your sharing your knowledge with us❤ you are so generous

  • @lisawentworth6831
    @lisawentworth6831 Před rokem

    thanks! I had to do it sitting, I'm in so much pain, but it seemed to help

  • @kibe3060
    @kibe3060 Před rokem

    Thanks for the great video and the precise explanation. That is very helpful

  • @lyndaflux7779
    @lyndaflux7779 Před 3 lety +4

    I love this routine .. it really helps to release the tension in my back ,which causes you sciatica... thank you I do this revel day and love the sound of running water ❤️👏

    • @TheNickLoffree
      @TheNickLoffree  Před 3 lety

      Glad you like the water :) This was such a beautiful location. Happy to hear it helps your back!

  • @michellecroissant77
    @michellecroissant77 Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you for your selfless and generous videos, Nick. I am learning so much from you and love your teaching style. You take great care in demonstrating each movement from different angles and describing everything in easily understandable language. As a health and fitness enthusiast for most of my life, I have been battling anxiety and depression related to premature physical aging and my inability to continue doing many of the rigorous activities that used to keep me in shape both physically and mentally. Discovering qigong and your videos, including the ones about your own healing journey, has been a tremendous blessing and inspiration for me. Love and light to you 🙏❤

  • @ninagiles3408
    @ninagiles3408 Před rokem

    I was seized up at the beginning but had quite a lot of relief from these qi gong movements. I also appreciate so much your commentary on how these movements affect muscles and energy. It's great to see how others are benefitting too! I'll do the longer version this evening. Thanks again!

  • @michaeldingenouts8562
    @michaeldingenouts8562 Před 2 lety +2

    Apart from giving me relief in my lower back I also tend to understand and appreciate what you call 'the more meditative' part of Qigong a lot more. (Been doing it for years) I find it amazing that the combination of breath, mental focus and physical exercise can do, whereas I was brought up with the idea it's all a matter of muscle and exercise. Great video!

  • @triciakay2641
    @triciakay2641 Před 3 lety +2

    Was looking for a QiGong program for lower back and came upon your site. This was really helpful and I will continue coming back to your site as a complement to my daily exercise.

    • @TheNickLoffree
      @TheNickLoffree  Před 3 lety

      Great to hear! I hope it continues to relieve your pain.

  • @jeanniegoldstone4925
    @jeanniegoldstone4925 Před 3 lety +2

    Love this routine - my back feels great and my nerves are calm. So glad I found you on CZcams, Nick! You're an excellent teacher!

  • @janicealderson4329
    @janicealderson4329 Před 7 měsíci

    Been sleeping on a bad mattress and it's taking a while to adjust to going back to the good one - nice work Nick.

  • @juliesmith1058
    @juliesmith1058 Před rokem

    Thank you, Nick. I appreciate your knowledge of anatomy and meridians. I also love trying to guess where you are.

  • @elaing3756
    @elaing3756 Před 3 lety +1

    Feel so much better. Love the change in routine.

  • @suerussell328
    @suerussell328 Před 11 měsíci

    This is such a great routine. The ques are so powerful and impactful to help me get the most from this practice. I find that I get more out of these movements as my form gets stronger each time I do this. I wake up in the night with a tight lower back and do these moves to calm and relax. Thank you!

  • @joannatheodosopoulou7279
    @joannatheodosopoulou7279 Před 2 lety +1

    Loved it!

  • @catamongthepigeons6576
    @catamongthepigeons6576 Před 3 lety +1

    Super
    Thanks.
    Big help.

  • @heatherrose2656
    @heatherrose2656 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you. This helps letting grief and life pass through my body. 🙏

  • @beatricedick6414
    @beatricedick6414 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice. Thanks.

  • @vickimuse4569
    @vickimuse4569 Před 3 lety +3

    This did surprise me with how much this did work, after wrenching my back & awakening the next AM with plenty of pain. This shows how much the breath work can actually affect & help the condition!

    • @TheNickLoffree
      @TheNickLoffree  Před 3 lety +1

      Wow, that is awesome to hear Vicki! This stuff still surprises me too, quite often ;)

  • @Ilovemychris24
    @Ilovemychris24 Před 8 měsíci

    I have been trying to heal back and other illnesses from stress of 52 years married to abusive covert narcissist. I’ve been doing qigong for over a year everyday. Your videos have been very helpful. Thank you

  • @carmenwaller401
    @carmenwaller401 Před 2 lety

    Thank you. Woke up yesterday with pain in lower back, did this twice yesterday and today and am back to normal. Blessed bed.

  • @rememberingmagic
    @rememberingmagic Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you, this was very helpful 💜

  • @mdmmalou
    @mdmmalou Před 4 lety +3

    Thank you for your great exercises. It helps a lot and if I could 'like'' your video's every time.... for sure I did!
    Lovely water sounds too.. hmm...:-))

  • @simonapedulla52
    @simonapedulla52 Před 2 lety +1

    I have started to practise qui gong exercises in the recent months,today feeling block in the lower left side I tried this sequence and I was amazed because at one point I started crying, I let the tears go, I hope I will let go all the stress of this period...Thank you...Namaste🙏

  • @markpinkus1959
    @markpinkus1959 Před 3 lety +2

    love this video.. love all your videos Nick, I'm still working daily on improving my back, lower back....your nature class here helps my back....thank you.. and my favourite sound is the water flowing amongst the rocks....healing sounds.. peace, Mark

    • @TheNickLoffree
      @TheNickLoffree  Před 3 lety +1

      Happy to bring the nature to ya ;) It's so great when everything comes together just right for these videos :)

  • @sabrinashea198
    @sabrinashea198 Před 2 lety +2

    I always come back to this one when my arthritis in lower back is acting up. Thank you so much Nicki. You are wonderful!! :-)

  • @lincashin1187
    @lincashin1187 Před 4 lety +3

    Hi Nick, I find this video so helpful for my back after being out in the garden all day. It gets everything back in place. Thanks for helping us keep in shape with qigong. I love the kidney breathing , I can really feel it. Very much appreciated,

    • @TheNickLoffree
      @TheNickLoffree  Před 4 lety

      Great to hear! I get a lot of gardeners with back pain in my classes. Maybe time to carve out a niche ;D

  • @4950chris
    @4950chris Před 2 lety +2

    Unbelievable. The first day I did the longer version of this video. Today I just had time for this shorter version. I can not believe how much this has helped already! I have low back and hip pain and this opening up of energy is the key! I will continue to do these. Thank you

  • @spiritflower6640
    @spiritflower6640 Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks, Nick 😊 this is really helpful 🤙

    • @TheNickLoffree
      @TheNickLoffree  Před 3 lety

      Glad to hear it! I hope your back feels great :D

    • @spiritflower6640
      @spiritflower6640 Před 3 lety

      Yes :) you recommended this routine for helping to release/drop my tailbone...

  • @ranias76
    @ranias76 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank You Nick ,very calming and relaxing ,hoping to reduce my back pain.Will follow you ,again many thanks.claire

    • @TheNickLoffree
      @TheNickLoffree  Před 3 lety

      You may like the "Swimming Dragon" routine too for your back. I had chronic low back pain, and this stuff really seemed to help. Best of luck!

    • @ranias76
      @ranias76 Před 3 lety

      Thank you Nick for taking the time to reply ,much appreciated.claire

  • @crystalphillips7123
    @crystalphillips7123 Před 3 lety +2

    This routine is AMAZING!!!! I am a energy worker and I needed to release energy I was storing in my back this did it!!! Absolutely perfect video!!! I liked and subscribed!!! Thank you so very much!!!!!!

  • @markpinkus1959
    @markpinkus1959 Před 3 lety +2

    great class Nick, have some lower back pain for a few weeks now.. seeing an acupuncturist every 2 weeks to help..love how you teach....take great cared and thanks for sharing your gifts.. peace, Mark

  • @frankv8858
    @frankv8858 Před 3 lety +3

    Done the routine 3 times along with massage and swimming and have gone from being immobilized in bed to moving around pretty good after crunching my back in the gym. Gonna keep it up. Thanks. 🙏

  • @YogaMitLeslie
    @YogaMitLeslie Před 3 lety +2

    Feels so good! I think kidney breathing can actually help me with my chronic back pain. iI will do this routine again tomorrow 😊

    • @TheNickLoffree
      @TheNickLoffree  Před 3 lety +1

      Sounds great! Training to release the low back muscles on that tailbone tuck during kidney breathing can be very helpful with low back pain. Hope it helps!

    • @YogaMitLeslie
      @YogaMitLeslie Před 3 lety

      @@TheNickLoffree thank you 😊 i will continue practicing 🙏

  • @rebeccahsteele8044
    @rebeccahsteele8044 Před rokem +1

    What a great routine! My lower back feels so much easier to move 🙏🏼

  • @maggiebedord3798
    @maggiebedord3798 Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks Nick, This exercise helps my back a lot. I am in the last stages of healing from an injury and I am improving steadily doing Qi gong. . Also, I love your nature background. I am a hiker. Would you be willing to say where you are in your videos?

    • @TheNickLoffree
      @TheNickLoffree  Před 3 lety +2

      Great to hear it is helping your back recover! I live in Santa Cruz, California - a surf town just outside Silicon Valley. This one was filmed at a local spot called Nisene Marks State Park. Others are filmed up and down the coast on the cliffs and beaches around Santa Cruz, or in another redwood park called Henry Cowell Redwood State Park. Then I have a half dozen or so I filmed in Idaho in the Sawtooth Mountains and along the Payette River. If you ever have any secret beautiful spots you think would make great backdrops I'm always happy to hear about them ;)

  • @JazzySilvia
    @JazzySilvia Před 3 lety +1

    I am having terrible pain in my lower and upper back. I am suffering with fibromyalgia. And I'm in a period with a lot of pain. Fysio said no exercise. That didn't feel good at all. Yoga is too much,so I searched through your videos. This one helps me to get in motion today. 💞🙏🏻

  • @chellep7463
    @chellep7463 Před 4 lety +2

    I get a lot of pain in my piriformis from an old injury and long term illness. Have just done this and the area is tingling big time! Cannot wait to see what happens

  • @robh5695
    @robh5695 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks, Nick. This is a very helpful routine. While I don't usually have any back issues I recently have lower left back pain (pinched nerve?). Pretty debilitating, although less severe than some people's issues. I found this helpful and my back does feel both relieved and stronger. Quick question: do/have you practice/d with Lee Holden? Wondering, as most of these movements are similar to his teachings, and he also lives in Santa Cruz. I'd love to be there or somewhere similar. The forest and coastline is amazing. Much gratitude. You earned yourself a sub. Cheers!

    • @TheNickLoffree
      @TheNickLoffree  Před 2 lety +1

      Ya i interned with him for 3.5 years! This spot is actually the exact location of his first DVDs

  • @ethnecaspy7561
    @ethnecaspy7561 Před 3 lety +1

    I enjoy all your practises.
    Just did the work out on the beach with kicks,then continued with this lower back practice.Feel great.
    I enjoy the longer practises, do you have any suggestions to stop itching.My scalp + my back are always itchy in spite of moisture creams, essential oils.Thanks

    • @TheNickLoffree
      @TheNickLoffree  Před 3 lety

      A great combo! Hmm do you know why your head and back are itchy? Do you have eczema or dandruff? I might be able to help via consult. Just shoot me an email to set one up through my website nickloffree.com