Elderly people take crab steps to relieve waist and leg pain

　　Learning to walk with crabs can relieve waist and leg pain

　　The so-called "crab walk" is to walk sideways like a crab. This method can effectively alleviate elderly Symptoms of waist and leg pain. There is a muscle group on the inner thigh of the human body. If the function of this muscle group declines, it will cause various problems in the leg. And imitating a crab walking sideways can make this muscle group continuously stretch and contract. Long-term persistence can effectively relieve the symptoms of leg and joint pain. At the same time, when elderly people step across, they can also twist their waists to stretch their back muscles and relieve back pain.

　　“The "Crab Walk" may seem simple, but it is very particular in execution. Before walking, the heels of both feet should be spread outward at 45 degrees, while slowly inhaling, and the knees should be slowly twisted toward the toes. Then while exhaling, slowly step sideways. The best time for taking one step is about 5 seconds. The elderly can choose the amount of exercise every day according to the actual situation.

　　Imitate animal walking to prevent disease and increase longevity

　　Experts in traditional Chinese medicine say that imitating the walking posture of animals is part of bionic health care in traditional Chinese medicine. disease It has a certain therapeutic effect and is very helpful in preventing premature aging and prolonging life.

　　Bionic animal walking was recorded in "Zhuangzi" more than 2,000 years ago. There was a longevity star named Peng Zu. His way of longevity was to imitate the upright posture of a bear and the flexion and extension of a bird's limbs. Silk paintings unearthed from Han Tomb No. 3 in Mawangdui, Changsha, Hunan, in the 1970s, depict various actions performed by ancient people imitating animals. These silk paintings were produced during the Warring States Period, indicating that bionic health care existed in my country during the pre-Qin period. Later, Wuqinxi, Tai Chi, Baduanjin, etc. also belong to bionic health care.

　　There are more than 60 acupuncture points on human feet and 6 meridians running on the legs. Since each animal has its own characteristics in walking posture, imitating the movements of these animals such as lifting legs, twisting waists, stretching waists, stretching limbs, squatting and jumping, necking down, etc., has a strong stimulating effect on the human body. At the same time, it also squeezes and massages internal organs, organs, tissues, etc., which helps promote the circulation of qi and blood in the human body and clears the meridians, thereby eliminating diseases and prolonging life.

　　Bionic walking is enough for 20 minutes a day, and you should do it according to your ability.