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  • 1Department of Health and Behavior Studies, Program in Health Education, Columbia University, Teachers College, New York, NY, USA. rm226@columbia.edu.

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Qigong practice may help reduce chronic musculoskeletal pain in adults, with few side effects. Further research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety for clinical recommendations.

Area of Science:

  • Integrative and Complementary Medicine
  • Pain Management
  • Geriatric Medicine

Background:

  • Musculoskeletal pain is a prevalent condition causing significant disability, especially in older adults.
  • Chronic pain management remains a challenge, necessitating exploration of diverse therapeutic strategies.
  • Qigong, a mind-body exercise, has emerged as a potential intervention for various health conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically review recent research on Qigong for chronic musculoskeletal pain.
  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Qigong in alleviating longstanding pain states.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic search of research reports and literature reviews published between 2015 and 2019.
  • Analysis of studies focusing on Qigong's impact on diverse forms of musculoskeletal pain.
Keywords:
Chronic painExercise; musculoskeletal pain; qigongRehabilitationTreatment

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Main Results:

  • Qigong practice shows potential in reducing pain across different chronic pain conditions.
  • Observed benefits in pain attenuation vary among individuals and pain types.
  • Qigong appears to have a favorable safety profile with minimal reported side-effects.

Conclusions:

  • Qigong may serve as a complementary approach for managing chronic musculoskeletal pain.
  • Additional rigorous research is required to solidify Qigong's role in clinical practice.
  • Evidence supports further investigation into Qigong for recommending safe and effective pain relief strategies.