The Tai Chi Ruler is a wooden stick about 12 inches long used in Qigong exercises. There is some theory involved which is related to Hand Reflexology and hand acupressure and massage. The Taiji Ruler exercises also involve gentle movements, stretching, and breathing coordination.
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Is it good for carpal tunnel?
ReplyDeleteA T'ai Chi Ruler is often a light stick, with rounded ends, from 6" to 18" long. The T'ai Chi Ruler is held lightly with the fingers - do not clench the fingers around the stick in normal T'ai Chi Ruler play, Gently hold the T'ai Chi Ruler with two hands or with one hand. Holding the sick with one hand enables a person to do more strength training exercises for both wrists. The wrist and forearm movements are mostly practiced slowly, gently, at an unhurried pace,with a calm mind. You may choose to just sit and do the easy arm and hand movements with the T'ai Chi Ruler.
ReplyDeleteAny chronic pain with the wrists should be diagnosed by and discussed with a qualified physician and/or physical therapist. A good masseuse might help you. If you have chronic pain in one or both wrists then avoid exercises that place undue stress on the ligaments, tendons, fascia, and muscles of the wrists, forearms, arms or shoulders.
Ask your orthopedic physician, who knows your specific case history, whether or not practicing gentle movements while holing a stick in your hands would be good or bad for a disability or painful condition diagnosed as "carpal tunnel" syndrome.