Can Seated Tai Chi Heal Back Pain?

[@rosewilsonparvaz323]

Spoiler: DDR is so relatable and passes on information so eloquently and easily that I can not even imagine going to the trouble of finding a "live" Tai Chi teacher. Why? When I can beam DDR and his expertise and kind gentle teaching style directly into my home?

[@DavidDorianRoss]

Oh my goodness - Rose what a sweet and wonderful thing to say! I just got an email from a gentleman who lives in Spain and has no teachers anywhere near - but found this channel and has now fallen in love with Tai Chi. It's stories like his - and yours! - that inspires me to share as much as I can.

[@pocopal]

a good live teacher is good for a good reason..he or she can see you,see what your doing-right or wrong.. and advise your personal needs and offer personalized suggestions....cheers.

[@mashafreakingpowell2104]

My live teacher isn’t available very often, and he recommended DDR to me for the times we can’t meet.

[@ediekatz566]

I love this class. Have been doing it daily for a week, and find that I am walking straighter. I had no disciplin for exercising by myself, but I look forward to your class every day. Thank you. I am 88 years old

[@honduras1231000]

Dear David, thank you so much for your seated Tai-Chi videos !!Thanks! We are a seniors residence in Montreal, Canada . We played your videos for our residents when the teachers were not allowed to come in, due to Covid19. We had a group of 12 ladies and 1 man ; one of our residents is doing your routine at 104 years old !!!! We appreciate your work and knowledge very much!!We appreciate you! Thank you so much! Merci beaucoup! 💕all the best.

[@tombarry1959]

Found this today, 75 year old with back pain starting Tai Chi. Perfect, thanks to David.

[@mistykruger9445]

Hey there. I have fibromyalgia and am a college student. I love doing these in between class, to get going in the morning and before bed. I was a nurse working 2 jobs for 15 years and really abused my body. Chronic pain and fatigue have made it really hard to move. Thank you so much for these. I'm starting to fall in love with my body and the positive energy within.

[@bigmacharbingerofthegoodne2105]

I have to thank you. I started with your seated Tai chi. I changed my outlook on life. I now do a 25 minute exercise also seated and have dropped nearly 100 pounds. So thank you

[@tatianapouladian7901]

Out of all the teachers, in person or online I have followed you are the only one I have been able to follow, understand and enjoy Tai Chi. Thank you so very much for your teachings. You make it easy to follow and have fun.

[@jamesakeddie1346]

If only KZbin were as easy to use as it is to follow David-Dorian Ross' instruction. Having to stay at home to assist with someone else, David is a blessing. Being new to Tai Chi David's layered instructions are spot on, starting with the essential minimum you need to know, then providing more information on each repetition. Its a great way to learn if you don't have time to find a live teacher. I believe he does one on one sessions with video feed back, so maybe he can do it live too. The 100 days of Tai Chi is particularly fun for a newbee.

[@lucymileo1226]

I was trying to find my previous message to you where I said this routine was helping my spinal stenosis. That was at least 18 months ago I think. Still doing this at least every other day and I am pain free for the most part. So grateful to you for sharing, David-Dorian. :)

[@tripatriyait1818]

I suffer with fibromyalgia and have had back pain almost my entire life so I have tried a LOT of different exercises!! I had a live tai chi lesson and although I liked Tai Chi and took to it straight away I wasn't comfortable in the class being the only girl!! I have been following your 100 days videos, which I absolutely love, but when I am having a bad day I find it very difficult. This video was amazing!!! It really loosened up my back and made me feel more invigorated (this is the first time I have done it). I absolutely love your teaching style, you clearly explain the steps and you are so kind and inspiring. Thank you David

[@gailstandring4420]

I am new to Tai Chi but loving your videos. I have started with the sitting and the back pain as I have been diagnosed with osteoporosis. I find just concentrating on upper body makes it easier to find the feeling of movement. I will move on to your full lessons in a week or two. Soooo relaxing and calming.thank you. Cornwall UK

[@matthewharris3898]

Thanks David. I've had back pain for only a week which has disrupted my daily Qigong practice. Your class came up and I thought, "That's a great alternative." I found that seated tai chi (and later on today, I'll try s modified Qigong set) enables me to work WITH my body, not trying to 'make' my body do what I want. It seems to be the lesson for these times of great change. Work with nature, nature knows what it's doing, you don't have to impose yourself upon nature to make something happen. Thank you.

[@kathleenkistler3403]

I have had chronic back and neck pain for decades. After only 3 sessions with this video I am experiencing significant relief. I cannot do standing Tai Chi and am heartened to know about seated Tai Chi as an option. I tried learning chair tai chi from a book but the directions were not clear enough. DDR has solved that problem with his clear guidance (and closed captions -- thank you). This is really working for me and I am deeply, deeply grateful.

[@captainamerica5292]

I can’t thank you enough, every. Bone in my arms, back and chest popped, I feel brand new! Truly life changing.

[@DavidDorianRoss]

Cap! (Can I call you Cap?) So happy to hear that you had such a good experience with this workout. I've made a number of these for this channel - I hope you have a chance to try some of the others as well!

[@pamross8561]

What a wonderful teacher. I will definitely add this to my daily routine, as well as look into additional videos from David. I've been doing QiGong for about 6 months and love it. I've felt a little intimidated by Tai Chi, but now feel inspired and ready to build Tai Chi into my practice. Thank you so much!

[@kathsoulsby873]

Perfect timing as I have been dealing with a sore back for months...thanks for the great video it really helps.

[@ej4478]

This tai-chi helps me a lot about my lower back pain. Thank you Brother Ross. USA follower

[@bigmacharbingerofthegoodne2105]

My back has improved greatly from this thank you so much and Thank you Stanford for having the courage to examine processes for health that don’t include pills!!!

[@SilverPonyKat]

I love your music choices! Not the stale, boring stuff, but something to help get the blood flowing. Found you on tv long ago and set up my camcorder to record the workout. All these years later I find the whole library (and world) opens up here. Thank You!

[@judyrobertson9479]

Thank you for taking the time to go slowly so I could follow. Very nice.

[@moongoddesscb]

You've changed my life! I'm so grateful.

[@pkpkpk20323]

It's been at least two years since I found this video. These exercises always help. Thank you. Pozdrowienia z Polski.

[@jlynch877]

After some years off, I'm returning to Tai Chi. I just tried out "Over 60 - Healthy Joints" and got about 2/3 thru, ran into problems due to limited range of motion from broken ankles and titanium. Since I have sciatica, I found this video on back pain and it was wonderful. Sitting right now is easier, but I can feel that it helped move some of the lower back muscles. So happy to get a gentle workout. Thank you.

[@mikefoster7366]

Thank you so much bro. I’m 44 and I’ve lived between a level 8 and 10 pain in my back for 3 years after I tied my shoe one day. I’ve been doing this a week and it’s the first time I have hope for my future beyond a medically managed opiate addiction.

[@amberl4401]

This is great. I have neck and back pain. It helped doing this tai chi from a pain scale to an 8 down to a 5 1/2

[@stevenbubb3743]

hi David, I have only been following your KZbin videos for about 3 weeks now, but the benefit I have gained is incredible.I thank you so much for your inspirational tuition, and hope I can keep up with your lessons for the foreseeable future.I have told many of my friends of the benefits I have gained in the last few weeks, so I think you may have an increased following in the UK in the near future.Thank you again David, and see you in the next lesson.

[@ingebird3380]

I am so happy I found your video and channel. I am healing from psoriatic arthritis and osteoporosis. 3 months ago I was in agony. I think it got worse from the storms in November. I use a rollo walker to get around and will do your exercises sitting in it. Thank you so much for sharing your videos 🙏

[@jaymcardle]

David, you are a wonderful speaker and teacher. I am slightly dyslexic and find it hard to co-ordinate movement, I am doing so well due to the lovely way you teach. Thank you so much. Kind thoughts Jay.

[@ej4478]

Very effective tai-chi for back pain. I feel good and much better now. I do this daily with your video. USA

[@ej4478]

I follow you everyday and it helps me alot. I don't have back pain anymore. Thank you Sir David

[@dnader01]

Thank you so much David-Dorian. Can we talk about how to release the muscles and fascia of the neck without triggering them to tighten and go into protection mode...low back, hips-waist-pelvis as well. The more I play with flexibility and core strength the more these areas start talking to me. I appreciate the gift of time and love you share with us each week. A test drive with David-Dorian has opened the door to many beautiful opportunities to love and grow- you are surrounded in safety patience, compassion and encouragement. Together we are crossing over each threshold. Many possibilities are waiting for me to cross over.

[@markgriffith2251]

Thanks again and the seated Tai Chi is great for many reasons not just backs.

[@ireneestry4132]

Thanks David , I’m following daily from England , you are the best teacher on the internet , and this back pain video , has completely cured my back and hip pain … by the way I am 81 years young ? Xx

[@pzk22195]

So agree with what you say about finding the right teacher - for YOU. I find myself smil quit a few times while doing Tai Chi with you online. Greatful.

[@DavidDorianRoss]

I think hearing that any of my videos makes someone smile is the best compliment I could ever get. Thank YOU! :-)

[@jaymcmullen9394]

Doing this everyday and my back feels much better. I stopped taking narcotics so this is a big deal too me. Thank you.

[@hew195050]

Jay McMullen 👍👍👍👍

[@ImTash]

this is my first ever experience of tai chi and I loved your chilled out vibe. no hippy music just some soft rock which is perfect. cruised through this with a smile on my face for the first time today. i've been dealing with chronic pain for over a year and it's exhausting. this surprisingly left me feeling energised. also i am the most malcoordinated person in the world so i was chuffed i could actually do it!

[@jeganganeshkandiah1074]

I particularly enjoyed todays session now I just want to say thanks to my mate olly who I know from headway who is a wheelchair user and he's always saying how you don't realise how much you are relying on your glutes for the exercises like pushing back the wave so thank you olly and David Dorian Ross for showing me. I felt like I was using my lower abs a great deal more.

[@mandyaustin4539]

Thank you for the KZbin channel! I found your classes on the Great Courses and am glad to have access to learning some Tai Chi movements at home. It is very helpful and much appreciated

[@DavidDorianRoss]

Thank you!

[@ej4478]

I always watch your videos about lower back exercises. Very effective and God Bless you Sir David for your excellent tai-chi exercises. USA follower

[@pamlottinville4554]

I began this study through Great Courses. DDR is the best instructor I have found for Tai Chi on KZbin. As a certified yoga instructor, I have incorporated many of the movements into my yoga classes. My yogis/players love it as much as I do. DDR is clear, calm and so very knowledgable. He taught me well.

[@DavidDorianRoss]

Thank you!

[@guillermoperera412]

Thank you David the classes are helping my lower back immensely

[@DavidDorianRoss]

I'm glad!

[@Kharnscustomringsthings]

David this looks more like a Qigong routine than Tai Chi but thank you so much. I have suffered for the past decade with a bad back. Was the first time i was able to complete a whole routine. Thank you so very much!

[@DavidDorianRoss]

Hi Robert - wow that's awesome! I am so glad this routine worked well for you. I'll try to post more like this in the future. And by the way, good eyes - this routine did have a lot of qigong moves in it. ;-)

[@donfioretaichi3580]

Exactly! Good humor & some moves are perfect for self defense. Perfect teacher for me! Thank u again, David! GOD BLESS U & FAMILY FOR SHARING!

[@ruthahendrix3807]

I just found you and this was a wonderful TaiChi experience. I had done TaiChi 10 years ago so it was nice tocomeback to it. Thank you.

[@ej4478]

Excellent tai-chi for lower back pain. I feel very good after I follow your videos. Thank you Sir David. USA follower

[@DavidDorianRoss]

Thank you very much, it's an honor.

[@lucymileo2862]

Thanks again David. For 18 months i have been getting relief with this. I slowed way down and the stenosis started back up with a vengeance. Did one session and I have relief. Awesome. Thank you again and again. :)

[@bigmacharbingerofthegoodne2105]

Thanks for teaching me this simple exercise. It has helped control my back pain noticeably.

[@michelegillis5037]

Hi David! I want to thank you for doing these videos. I've only just started thai chi and would love to see more and longer seated videos as I have knee issues. I'm using an exercise bike for strengthening and hope to move to the standing videos soon.

[@ej4478]

Best tai-chi and love to do this with the teacher from KZbin. USA

[@bpalmento3468]

Hi David, there are only three chair Tai Chi. Are you planning to have more of the Chair Tai Chi? I enjoy yours.

[@DiegoDonati1975]

I love the video and music. What is the music playing? It's so beautiful and gives a wonderful flow to your fantastic videos!

[@xXBabyVoluptiousXx]

I'm having extremely bad pain in my hip leg due to bulging in my discs I woke up in agony and tried doing your vid as iv been interested in tai chi...this helped so much thank 💖🙏🙏

[@DavidDorianRoss]

🙏🙏

[@almadeliart]

Hi David! I have go to thank you, your tai chi has been so good to my bad back. But that’s not all, I have got to thank you too for being an inspiration. I am a black belt in karate and I am leading a tai chi class for my residents in the most amazing retirement home in the whole world. We are in British Columbia, Canada and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being such an inspiration 💕.

[@DavidDorianRoss]

Thank you!

[@user-oe5qs2hg2w]

This is an amazing and simple routine. I love it!

[@rickmcbride6419]

Thank you. I am recovering from spinal surgery. This is my second week doing this Tai Chi lesson. really enjoy the workout. I have been doing Qi Gong for 2 years. Helps me with the pain. You do a great job. Thanks again. I get back to you after a few more lessons to see if it is helping with pain.

[@DavidDorianRoss]

Thank you!

[@danamickens6988]

I'm going to try a few of these movements with my class participants. Love the music!

[@bigmacharbingerofthegoodne2105]

Thanks David my back feels much better. Sleeping much better. No narcotics anymore. Very grateful!

[@salinaothman3034]

I love that you call yourself Tai Chi Companion. Gonna borrow it!😻

[@MrIyanbali]

Thank you David I will practice with this video/youtube (unfortunately, it's not easy to find Taichi teachers in my area).

[@suekao4552]

I like simple and effective exercises like these.

[@ramanakarkus214]

Love this routine. Thanks so much for sharing it!

[@mimistine7377]

I really enjoy your teaching. Thankyou. Wondering about seated Tai Chi for Enlers Danlos Syndromes, hyper mobility not only for myself but I could recommend it to others . There are many types of this genectic disease all effecting the connective tissue ( collagen) in all areas of ones body. Including subluxation of bones , stretching if the major blood vessels surrounding the heart , allowing the brain to slip about in the head. Yet it's important to maintain core strength, Chi, flexibility or in my case not so much flexibility, haha as you have mentioned. I was fortunate to have practiced the " backdoor true yang style years ago ( short form) and truly want to continue with even with EDS and needing a complete knee replacement due to jury , osteoarthritis at the age of 71. Kinda feel use it or lose it , if you know what I mean. Tai Chi has help me so much , and know it will help others also . Again Thankyou for what you do.

[@DavidDorianRoss]

Mimi thank you so much for sharing your story. I am honored that Tai Chi has helped you in managing your condition and I am glad that I could play a small role in your journey. Your encouragement is a true inspiration and I wish you all the best in your continued practice

[@christineagosta5823]

Love your instruction and gentle ways

[@ej4478]

Thank you so much for the great tai-chi sir David from USA

[@allencarlson6317]

Loved this. Great music.

[@bigmacharbingerofthegoodne2105]

Thank you for your time! Much appreciated. I can’t stand and do Tai Chi, though I still try. My balance isn’t so great. Thanks again

[@khanhtruong2683]

You are a wonderful teacher.

[@victoriatempleton925]

Love this ! I've recently retired and prefer to work out at home (other than long hikes 3-4 days in the woods). I started your other Seated Tai Chi for Seniors last Saturday and began the 100-day challenge to become first thing in the morning habit. Now, this will be added as well. Many, many thanks and stay well. OH, BTW what's the music on this one? It's great !

[@thevirtualpipeclub215]

Hi Vivi - I'm so thrilled that you're making this part of your day. That's wonderful - I hope you continue to enjoy the videos. I'm still making more, by the way. As to the music, I can't remember what this particular track is called. I get lots of my music for these videos from a service called EpidemicSound, and they have many many artists there. Glad you liked it though. :-)

[@marijkevanderp7690]

I’m very happy I find your site, thank you very much, I had seven operations on my back(now with new bones and screws ), and to much operations on my body I lost counting, I wanted a long time to do Tai Chi for me is this the solution, thank you very much with greetings from Holland

[@DavidDorianRoss]

I'm so glad you found my channel too! I'll be making more seated programs this year, and I hope that they help your back as well. Please let me know if you have any questions. I often make a whole video just to answer someone's questions :-)

[@hew195050]

I love that you don’t use traditional music for your background.

[@khanhtruong2683]

Thank you David. It works a lot.

[@amberl4401]

I have scoliosis and sciatic nerve problems in my back. I can tell some difference in my pain. Ty for the videos. :)

[@YogaWithGail]

Thank you! Loved it! More chair tai chi! I'm sharing this with my Yoga for Pacemakers/ICD facebook group!

[@stevenelliott3607]

Feeling lazy today so this was a nice easy routine. I've sent a link to a couple of back suffers, hope they find it beneficial.

[@DavidDorianRoss]

Steven thank you so much for passing it on - enjoy your lazy day! ;-) BTW - did you know it's National Root Beer Float Day?

[@stevenelliott3607]

David-Dorian Ross, no I did not, had to look it up. I believe we know it as ginger beer. It was my pleasure.

[@marysp1294]

What Tai Chi movements can help heal strained rotator cuffs?

[@vanessadevriesvdv]

Thank you David! I finished the job….mentally that was the hardest part…to stay and make me do it till the end…I loved it so much…this 103 form is forever in my pocket🎉🎉🎉🎉but it was hard…forgetting…not remembering…going back…slowly taking the time to learn it…pffff

[@lilichan4701]

Yes! They have as many titles after their names but not necessarily wiser too. Thank u, David! God bless for sharing the world! Follow as many as I possibly can with congested sinuses for over 8 yrs & MD doesn't even care bz I'm not his relative. Only want his Rx cut!

[@jessie260]

Hello David, I'm so please with this video,.. thank you very much for showing us how to get better when experiencing back pain. I work at a Chiropractor's office providing physical therapy and I really needed this video to use it with patients as old as 100 years ... please let me know how I can enroll in your online academy.

[@awogoedits2222]

I thoroughly enjoyed this class. How can I see this same video and do this daily?

[@Limara64]

I am glad I found you. With 41 yrs of back pain my only way through was constant movement and stretching, which really helps. But having done the first half of you vid, the burning pain in my upper back went off the scale. Can you tell me, does this mean to stop or work through please? I have subscribed and will do this particular set hoping to hear from you at your convenience re does one work through this pain. Thanks for your time and I look forward to years of study with your vids. Lv xo

[@valeriethurab292]

Hi David thank you for sharing this video I look forward Tai Chi it's great for me because I am recovering from a foot surgery it's none weight bearing on one foot so now you are my teacher on KZbin thank you many blessings 😇😇😇😍😍😍 Valerie.

[@thevirtualpipeclub215]

Valerie I hope your recovery goes well! I've made a few more seated videos - let me know if they are helpful. :-)

[@Noor-xr3de]

Hi, I tried today this session .it's amazing you are a benediction thank you so much GOD bless you !!!

[@cindy9155]

Can you tell us how this works to heal the back? In another video you mentioned tai chi for anti-inflammatory benefits along with working systemically. Will this seated also help at all with arthritis in back, or hips, or knees? Perhaps too much for a post question, if so I apologize I liked your flow at the beach front and back video, but not sure how to back off my knees. This seated may be a good alternative for other days.

[@crowceilidh]

I just purchased your 24 Forms DVD and I am a bit lost. There's a warm-up session. Then what seems to be a full-on set? Then, a Workout which I think I have done with you on a different DVD before and I wish I understood how that workout relates to the previous set. Or does it? Or is that workout which I have done with you before taken from inside the 24 forms? By the time I had looked at this for a while, I felt too mystified to continue and so I looked around the interwebs and ended up here. What's the scoop? I have only recently discovered your videos and started doing them and they seem to be helping with my nerve pain in my back and my overall sense of wellbeing quite swiftly.

[@karries6608]

Good evening and thank you for posting a seated Tai Chi ... yes 10 min is an awsome length of time... I am currently recovering from COVID Pneumonia and my heart rate has been elevated since.. they suggested light or slow moving exercises... I know Tao Chi or Yoga would work but I couldn't find seated Yoga or Tai Chi until I stumbled on to your channel... it popped up kind of quick on the search... I saw other videos you posted and thought they looked great so I looked at the videos listed and you have this one...(going to look at other videos as well)....this was great!! It was easy enough and did not push my rate up much ( which is what I wanted) because my goal is to lower the rate... between diet ,soft exercise and hydration I'm hoping to avoid medications for this heart rate issue..... THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@jennacraftytatlady1624]

I been doing seated tai chi due to arthritis in my back and trouble with my Legs.

[@dandial6955]

Could Tai Chi actually heal back pain? I say yes! Obviously my statement does not carry the weight of the Stanford University Medical School but that does not lessen the truth. Many thanks DDR for another great lesson! So excited about the prospect of you putting something together for my company. Be well!

[@DavidDorianRoss]

Hey Dan! I debated about using the word "heal" - but on the other hand, I know Tai Chi has powerful healing properties, and it gives people the opportunity to find out how deeply it works for them.

[@dandial6955]

Hey David-Dorian! I think "heal" was a perfect choice. "Cure" carries certain connotations and might cause some folks to argue. What a perfect way to say that it will work as much as people allow.

[@guillermoperera412]

David what type of tai chi would be best to help the back and neck but standing up

[@KiyoNanni]

David, this was nice and comfortable to do. Do you have a Tai Chi exercise for lower back bone spurs, to help minimize them.

[@ej4478]

Excellent tai-chi exercises for my lower back pain. I feel better now. Thank you, Mr Ross. USA folloqwe

[@christineagosta5823]

How do you join your zoom classes? Would love to. Thank you 🦋

[@kimfick1596]

I just found you‼️I have compression fractures .Is this ok for me❓

[@e.j.villacorta4296]

LIKE! I AGREE ABOUT COMMUNICATION BETWEEN TEACHER AND STUDENT

[@Grateful4Grace777]

The mirroring exercises doesn't hurt but the oppositional arm movements hurt bad. I have issues from the top of the neck to tail bone. Should I push through or just do what doesn't hurt?

[@DavidDorianRoss]

Yikes! It always sends shivers down my spine when I hear someone say that a tai chi move has caused pain. Tai chi has a basic approach of “don’t force it.“ One thing that you might try is to make the range of motion in your shoulders of each moving arm, smaller. Tai chi has a kind of built in optical illusion. Lots of times the movements appear to be bigger than they actually need to be. In other words, move your Arms and shoulders less and let your turning torso take you from place to place. Certainly let pain and discomfort be your guide in choosing which movements to do or not to do. Hope this all helps!

[@ramanakarkus214]

Love this! Thank you.

[@donnarichards779]

I have not been good with exercising. I'm 67 and have arthritis in my knees, back and ankle. I started doing your seated tai chi for back pain a few weeks ago. I am feeling less pain already. I have a question for you. When doing some of the stretches I feel a few pops in my back, neck or shoulders. Is this normal? Is it something I should worry about? I would hate to have to stop now.

[@EJohnJacobson]

DDR thank you so much for this lesson. Do you think that this type of seated routine is good for people that are chained to a desk all day (like me), IN ADDITION to regular tai chi practice? I have to sit at a desk connected to a phone. I do my regular tai chi practice at night at home. What do you think? Thank you.

[@david-dorianross5813]

I think you would want to add some vertical movement into your life if you are seated all day. This would be great to do as a break at work though!

[@BostonCleaningCo]

Awesomeness David

[@salimlaher1144]

Thank you It looks like a very good programme. Where are you based?

[@marysp1294]

Very helpful!