What to do when you pull a muscle

“Doc, Can you help me? I am hurting BAD” says Ira.

Ira, like myself, ain’t no spring chicken but he does try to take care of himself. He tries to eat right and workout every day to keep himself young but it’s doing more harm than good because of the way he’s using his body.

In his morning workout, Ira neglected to warm up, and as a result, pulled major muscles in his back, hips, and legs.

It was obvious he was in pain and he was barely able to move throughout the store.
 â€œI was a little short on time so I decided to rush through my workout.”

Bad move for anyone doing a workout but especially bad for an older dude.
“With no warm up at all, I bent down with the medicine ball and did the twist BooM! I felt the strain instantly.

Then he handed me this picture and I had to laugh,Ira, what were you thinking?
Below is the actual picture with my notes on it. Don’t try it yourself.

Even if you are in tip-top condition, this exercise, like most exercise without a warm-up, is just the ticket if you really want to hurt your back and limp around with a crutch.

Instead of staying fit and young, you’ll instantly look and feel at least 40 years older.
I told my friend If you want a workout that will really keep you young it’sthe Recharging Qi Gong you need to practice before you do any heavy lifting.”
Then I explained how the exercises in Recharging Qi Gong have been keeping guys and gals young for over 4,000 years (and counting). And you’re never going to hurt yourself practicing them.

After Ira paid me upfront for a copy of the Recharging Qi Gong program (you can get it here -> http://energymedicineflorida.com ) I fixed his back up with a few tricks I know and gave him some sound advice.

“Ira I’m going to give you three powerful tips that keep you out of pain.”
Here goes: 
>>>consult a physician before administering, of course<<<
 
1. Cold packs for injury – Buy one at the drug store and keep it in your freezer or get those punch and apply ones that instantly get cold and keep them in your gym bag. When you first get injured apply it to the area for 10 to 15 minute intervals.

2. Epson salt baths for stiff muscles – Get in a full tub of hot water with about 2 pounds of Epson salt. Forget about a cup, it doesn’t do a thing, make sure you mix the water and salt well and soak for 20 minutes to ½ hour.  I have used salt baths to relive pain and pull stiffness out of my muscles for years.

3. Use your own Qi to heal – Direct your breath to the pain. In The Recharging Qi Gong program Breath is used to move Qi, store Qi,  and cultivate Qi. Directed Qi is the secret ingredient that will bring relief to your entire body.

Breathe deeply and fully. Fill your chest to full capacity.  Feel your rib cage expand in the front, back, and on both sides.

Inhale even more and hold the breath for a bit. Then exhale out about 1/5 of the breath inhale again and imagine you are sending the breath to the tight or painful area. Exhale slowly and see the muscles relaxing.

You’ll feel the difference in no time. The clenched area will unlock and give your more elasticity, hence no pain.
 
The Recharging Qi Gong course works on all three levels at the same time Physical, Mental and Energetic. Go to http://energymedicineflorida.com now click on “order here” and I’ll send it to you so you can see for yourself.

Wishing you health, wealth and happiness,

Dr. Wu Dhi