Is it okay for the elderly to keep in good health by "bumping their backs"?

　　If you can do something on the back of the human body exercise , stimulating certain parts can make the whole body's Qi and blood flow more smoothly. Therefore, as long as your body allows it, elderly You can do some "back health care".

　　Nowadays, in parks, we often see some middle-aged and elderly friends with their backs to walls or tree trunks, repeatedly bumping back and then popping out again, never getting tired of it. It is said that "back bumping" health care can achieve the effect of strengthening the body, but does "back bumping" really have such a magical effect?

　　back and healthy close relationship

　　Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the back is yang and the abdomen is yin. Basically, the yang meridians of the human body are distributed on the back of the human body, among which the Du Meridian and the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian are particularly important. The Du Vein is distributed along the spine in the middle of the lower back. It governs the Yang meridians of the body and accumulates Qi and blood for the use of the meridians throughout the body. Anatomy also shows that on both sides of the back spine, there are some autonomous organs that regulate the internal organs. nerve If these nerves are abnormally stimulated, visceral dysfunction will occur.

　　It can be seen that the back of the human body is a very important part. Stimulating these meridians and acupuncture points plays an important role in regulating visceral functions.

　　"Back bumping" in spring and summer can enhance Yang Qi

　　A certain rhythmic tapping and percussion on the back of the human body can increase Yang Qi, which is conducive to the smooth flow of human Qi, the alignment of Yin and Yang, and the coordination of the functions of the human body's organs. Especially in the spring and summer seasons, the human body's Qi and blood activities run more smoothly, tending to the body surface. Exercises such as back bumping and back knocking lead the human body's Yang Qi from the body to the body surface, which can make the whole body's Qi and blood unobstructed. This is in line with the corresponding health rules of heaven and man, and is suitable for middle-aged and elderly people with poor Qi and blood circulation.

　　Among the ancient self-massage techniques, there is a back-butting technique. The specific operation method is similar to what everyone does in the park. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, with your back against the wall, about 20 to 40 centimeters apart. Relax your whole body, lean back, and hit the wall with your back with moderate force. Use the reaction force of the impact to return your body to an upright position. When hitting your lower back, lean your upper body forward appropriately to make your lower back protrude slightly backward, and then strike. During the impact, focus on the back, so that the energy is concentrated between the waist, shoulders and back, and impact about 100 times.

　　What needs to be reminded is: for back bumping fitness, it is best to make sure that there are no obvious diseases in the neck, waist and back. When using it, you need to master a certain amount of time and intensity. Do not overdose, and the position cannot be too high or too low. If you feel uncomfortable, you should stop in time and ask a doctor for diagnosis and treatment.