Looking Backward to Heal Five Stresses and Seven Injuries

Why It Works? Science + Simple Analogies

1. Relieves "Modern Lifestyle Syndromes"

"Five Stresses and Seven Injuries":

"Five Stresses" (Wu Lao): Overusing the eyes (screen time), sitting too long (stiff lower back), standing too long (leg fatigue), overexertion (muscle strain), and lying down too much (low energy).

"Seven Injuries" (Qi Shang): Emotional stress (anxiety, anger, sadness, etc.).

How it helps: The spinal twist loosens stiff neck, shoulder, and lower back muscles, while calming the mind.

2. Spine Health = Whole-Body Health

Spinal twist: Like "wringing a towel" to release nerve tension (the spine houses the central nervous system).

Improves posture: Counters slouching and prevents neck/back pain (perfect for desk workers).

3. Internal Organ "Massage"

Twisting motion: Lightly compresses the abdomen and chest, stimulating digestion (intestinal peristalsis) and boosting blood flow to the liver, kidneys, and spleen (detox support).

Deep breathing: Expands lung capacity, increases oxygen intake, and energizes cells (similar to mindful breathing).

4. Activates the Vagus Nerve

Head-turning: Stimulates the vagus nerve (key to the "rest-and-digest" response) in the neck, lowering stress hormones (cortisol).

5. Resets the Brain

Looking backward: Breaks eye strain from screens and activates different brain regions (like a mental refresh).