Knee pain when Standing Qigong…please HELP!!!

[Anonymous]

Hi guys,

I bought many products from Frantzis and I have a problem with my Qigong form, you may be of help.

I had a knee fracture on my left knee, 1 year ago and doctor told me I need surgery but I persevered and it gets better with Qigong….HOWever When I Stand for 1 or 2 hours daily(2 sessions of 1 hour) my knees collapse inwards and I have pain on my fractured knee.

I’m not very flexible on my lower body and especially ankles, and I don’t know what to do to correct this.

I would greatly appreciate it, if you give me suggestions to help me with this problem.

Thanks in advance for your help.

With respect
George

[Anonymous]

Hi George,

I’m not an instructor, but here are the first things that come to my mind:

– Observe the 70% rule: perhaps your knee is telling you 2hrs is too much time standing at the moment

– It is important not to be rigid. Be flexible enough to adjust things according to your observations at different times along the journey: Explore alternating between seated and standing chi gung.

– Have an instructor check your alignments, even if it has to be via Skype.

– Reread the instruction in the Energy Gates book regarding the knees. I have had trouble with my knees also and this section helped me navigate slight adjustments to posture that take pressure off the knees. Making sure the buttocks and thighs are not tense, placing the pressure in even distribution in the feet, making sure the feet are aligned with the side channels, and rooting the lower body training in the first stage of Cloud Hands have all helped tremendously to alleviate pain in my knees.

Ah the subtleties!

I hope this helps a bit.

Yours,
James

[Anonymous]

There are many treatments for jumper’s knee available. Acupuncture is one of them and is classified under natural remedy. It is well proven for pain relief. Everyday, thousands of people in the United States alone receive acupuncture for their pain. It can also help reduce pain and swelling from tendonitis, bursitis, injuries and from rheumatoid arthritis.

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