[Qigong] Qi rushes to the disease focus, skill leads to disease elimination.

Author: Jeffi Chao Hui Wu

Fecha: 2025-8-13 Miércoles, 10:47 a.m.

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[Qigong] Qi Rushes to the Disease Focus, Skill Eliminates the Illness
Special Note: This article is my personal insights and recovery experiences from long-term practice, not a medical diagnosis or treatment advice; if you have any illness or discomfort, please go to the hospital first for examination and treatment by a professional doctor; Qigong requires calmness, patience, and perseverance, and will not show immediate effects, nor does it replace formal medical treatment, but can serve as a long-term health care and self-regulation method; effects vary from person to person, depending on constitution, training methods, and consistency.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is often caused by compression of the median nerve in the wrist, commonly seen in people who spend long hours typing, using a mouse, lifting, or repeatedly using their wrists; it manifests as numbness and tingling in the thumb, index finger, middle finger, and part of the ring finger, and in severe cases, numbness can extend from the forearm to the elbow, accompanied by decreased grip strength and poorer fine motor skills; common treatments include wrist braces, reducing strain, physical rehabilitation, and medication, with surgery for severe cases; if the wrist usage method and root cause are not changed, the recurrence rate remains high.
My condition has a background of old injuries. Many years ago, my right arm suffered a fracture from a fall; although the function has recovered, it left hidden obstacles in the structure and circulation of the wrist, forearm, and elbow joints; I practice by the sea every morning, where the temperature is often between 6-9°C and windy, so I wear autumn clothing; my training mainly consists of standing post, Tai Chi, Tai Chi sword, Xingyi Five Elements Fist, and Lingzi Step, accumulating no less than 1.5 hours daily, without interruption for years.
Symptoms suddenly appeared around February 2025. Initially, it was not localized numbness, but a complete numbness from the elbow to the fingertips, as if wrapped in a layer of cotton; when holding the sword, the wooden handle felt as if separated by a layer of cloth, and the wood grain was indistinguishable; when flipping through a book, I often skimmed several pages at once; while writing, the pen tip felt floaty, and the pressure and placement were hard to control; daily operations and training details were all disrupted.
I did not stop practicing, nor did I rely on braces, medication, or surgery, but continued to practice according to my original plan; I slowed down my movements and refined my breathing, allowing the qi to flow naturally; I regarded this phase as the process of "qi rushing to the disease focus": the qi and blood were driven by the skill, prioritizing the impact on old injuries and blockages, and short-term discomfort was a prelude to repair.
Changes appeared and could be tracked within a few weeks. In the first week, the numbness in the entire arm reduced to the forearm; by the third week, the forearm numbness concentrated at the wrist; two months later, only light numbness remained at the fingertips; each time the area shrank, there would first be warmth and slight swelling in the local area, followed by release, like a rope that had been tight for years gradually loosening; when practicing the sword, holding the handle became easier, with the shoulder, elbow, and wrist aligned, allowing power to flow from the feet to the dantian and then to the sword tip, rather than relying on the wrist to hold on.
Repair is not linear. One morning, a cold wave hit, and the temperature suddenly dropped, causing a temporary increase in numbness at the fingertips; another time, after increasing the intensity of sword practice, there was slight tingling and warmth in the wrist; I viewed these as "murky waters during construction," like clearing a blocked riverbed where mud and sand are stirred up first, becoming murkier before clearing; usually, it resolves on its own within 1-3 days, and after relief, the area is smaller, the intensity lighter, and recovery faster.
By August 13, 2025, after finishing my sword practice one morning, I suddenly discovered—my right hand was completely free of numbness in daily activities, even after long sword practice; the tactile sensation of the sword handle's wood grain was clear, I could distinguish the thickness of the paper when flipping through books, and the friction between the pen tip and paper was delicate and stable while writing; I deliberately slowed down my movements, repeatedly confirming the tactile sensations from my fingers to my wrist; this change was not just "the symptoms are gone," but rather a harmonious adjustment of structure, circulation, and nerve sensation: shoulders relaxed, elbows dropped, wrists active, and the overall force line was more open and stable than before.
Looking back at the trajectory of the past six months: from "numbness from elbow to fingertips" to "half an arm numb," then to "only the palm numb" and "only the fingertips numb," finally to "completely free of numbness"; it was perfectly aligned with my training rhythm; it was not a miracle that happened overnight, but rather the natural result accumulated from countless standing post practices in the sea breeze, the relaxed sinking in slow sword movements, and the steady advancement of Lingzi Step; "qi rushing to the disease focus, skill eliminates the illness" is not just a slogan, it has prerequisites, processes, and results—the prerequisites are sufficient qi, open pathways, and stable form; the process requires patience and self-awareness to distinguish between reparative responses and true injuries; the result is not just the disappearance of a symptom, but the overall optimization and stabilization of function.
The rarity of this experience lies in its completeness as a personal repair record: every stage from the appearance to the disappearance of symptoms is described; it includes the real fluctuations of the "rebound period," rather than a linear improvement; throughout the process, there was no external intervention, relying solely on continuous practice for adjustment; the details are tangible, reflected in daily actions like holding a sword, flipping through books, and writing; it is not a theoretical discussion, but a firsthand experience; suitable for long-term practitioners, those with chronic strain, and traditional martial arts enthusiasts to reference its ideas and mindset, rather than simply copying the plan.
I have incorporated this recovery into my skill archive, alongside thirty minutes of horse stance, three hours of Lingzi Step, and internal qi cultivation by the cold sea (6-9°C with wind, autumn clothing); it is both a training achievement and evidence of health improvement; it shows that true cultivation is not just about skill growth, but also a process of the body self-repairing and self-optimizing over time.
Once again, I declare: this article is only a personal insight and experience sharing, not medical advice; any illness or discomfort should be promptly treated and follow the doctor's plan; Qigong and traditional practices can serve as long-term health care and self-regulation methods, but cannot replace formal treatment; effectiveness depends on individual conditions and long-term persistence.
A few personal insights:
1. Old injuries are the body's memories, which can be activated at the right moment, reminding us to repair.
2. Discomfort when qi and blood impact the disease focus is often a signal of rebuilding connections and opening pathways.
3. True recovery cannot be rushed; it naturally manifests through correct methods and long-term practice.
4. Rebound is not regression; it is a normal fluctuation in the recovery process; accepting it and maintaining rhythm is more important than rushing to "eliminate symptoms."
5. Persistence is the only "catalyst"; any interruption will prolong recovery time.
6. The result of skill eliminating illness is not just "no more numbness," but a holistic optimization of stability, circulation, and sensitivity.

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