One inch long tendon, ten years of longevity The ancient doctor said that "if the tendon grows an inch, the life will be prolonged for ten years". Is this statement really scientific? So let's look at the original meaning of the word "tendon"? What is the relationship between it and longevity?
The meaning of the word is clear, and the composition of "tendon" in Chinese characters is amazing. You see, the beginning of the word "bamboo" shows the extension of bamboo branches from left to right, up and down, symbolizing the meridians of the human body. Outside the joints and inside the muscles, there are almost no bones and tendons; At the lower left corner of the word "tendon" is the month radical, which represents the tissues and organs of the human body. You can use the word "moon" to form dozens of human body parts, such as brain, liver, gallbladder, belly, legs, etc; Force generally refers to energy and strength, which comes from the moon. In ancient medicine, it is called "force from the moon" and "force of flesh". It can be seen that if you have strong muscles, you will be in good health, and if you have good health, you will be the base of longevity.
But unfortunately, with the gradual aging of the human body, tendons will first contract to varying degrees. The apparent consequences of tendon contraction are shorter body length, hunched waist, back arch, and stiff legs. In fact, it can include neck tightness pain, waist stiffness pain, back tightness pain, leg pain and paralysis, squatting difficulty, heel pain, small steps, tight hip ligaments, and thigh lifting failure The movement of elbow and knee is not smooth.
The best way to deal with tendon contraction is to stretch the tendon. In ancient China, there was the "Tendon Changing Classic", and the main way to strengthen the body was to stretch and stretch the tendon. It is also an exercise method to prevent muscle contraction to insist on playing Taijiquan and doing radio exercises every day. In fact, as long as the effect of the lacing software is achieved, some simpler methods are also effective and can be carried out at any time, such as stretching in the morning, stretching hands and feet, standing horse stance, putting up legs and kicking, climbing walls with fingers, pulling rings, squatting and alternating.
(excerpted from Ta Kung Pao/Sijian, Hong Kong)
