My husband has extra discs in back and neck,and our doctor wants him to try Tai !
Question:
My husband has extra discs in back and neck,and our doctor wants him to try Tai Chi exercise.Does this work?
Our doctor prefers no drugs,which is why we like him,but we know nothing about Tai Chi, and don't want to start something that is going to worsen his back.
Answers:
Given that your doctor has recommended Taichi as a cure for back pain, it shows that he/she knows nothing of Taichi. While Taichi does have health benefits, most instructors that you'll find don't know what they are doing. If you must try, look at many schools before deciding. Not trying to scare you, but holding the wrong postures could worsen his pain and take a toll on his other joints. Even the way they teach yoga in the States is a lot more standardrized than the highly varied Taichi instructions you'll receive.