Bioenergetic Exercises for Low Back Pain - Qigong for Low Back Pain

This ancient natural medicine helped me eliminate the lower back pain I had for years with simple, gentle, enjoyable movements and postures. Here is a thorough routine that opens up the low back, hips, knees, and waist, and strengthens the Qi in the Kidney Meridian (Yin Water Element). Do this routine as often as you like to keep pain, stiffness, and stress at bay!
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  • @crystalphillips7123
    @crystalphillips71233 жыл бұрын

    I have 3 levels of herniated disks. After 18 years of pain Qigong is what helps most. I no longer take any pain medication. THIS ROUTINE is my pain medication!!! I am more energetic and my range of motion is fantastic! I'm 54 and I keep up with my twin 8 yr old grandchildren! Thank you so much Nick!!! You are truly making a difference in peoples lives!!!!

  • @kathykeener3523

    @kathykeener3523

    2 ай бұрын

    I am 72 and this really helped me!

  • @evidhazelbower1527
    @evidhazelbower1527 Жыл бұрын

    It was this session and the one for neck and shoulder pain that brought me to you. It's been 3 years ! Amazing. I am so grateful to have found you. That I keep on with the qigong is partly because I just love it but your enthusiasm, kindness, generosity, knowledge and humour and more keeps me a most loyal pupil. These freebies and the Patreon sessions are a mainstay for me. Thank you and thank you, dear Nick.

  • @TheNickLoffree

    @TheNickLoffree

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome Evid, my biggest supporter from the beginning :)

  • @raycarolmeadors3772
    @raycarolmeadors37723 жыл бұрын

    In the last few months of 2020, I began to notice significant back and leg restriction which developed into significant pain and immobility. I found Qigong here on KZread and have been intuitively regular practice with different teachers. Today I found you! Wow! This feels so right in my energy system and in breaking up the chi in my lower back and legs. Thank you so much for sharing in this format because I couldn’t have known what to do otherwise. I’m 69, and I’m looking forward to my practicing on this channel and becoming more active and vital. I was getting concerned. ☺️🙏🏽

  • @TheNickLoffree

    @TheNickLoffree

    3 жыл бұрын

    So glad you found us! Thanks for your appreciation!

  • @rollingwave2732
    @rollingwave27322 жыл бұрын

    I don’t believe it! I crawled out of bed with lower back pain this morning and now feel back to normal. There is so much healing in your practice. I sleep now from doing the sleep practice and if I think I might have a worrying day I do the anxiety one. Thank you so much for everything you give us. Thank you from my heart.

  • @TheNickLoffree

    @TheNickLoffree

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, that’s great!!

  • @amandaromain6329
    @amandaromain63292 ай бұрын

    Have been lost in a fog of stress so thick I haven't even been able to continue with my practice but today I found the strength to break the cycle & the fog is lifting. Thank you

  • @TheNickLoffree

    @TheNickLoffree

    2 ай бұрын

    Awesome to hear. First step is always the hardest. Welcome back 🥳🙌🏼🎊

  • @lyndajames8907
    @lyndajames89072 жыл бұрын

    365 days in a row. Gently, attentively... Happy Anniversary to new me. Heartfelt thanks, Nick.

  • @lorainestephen685
    @lorainestephen6854 ай бұрын

    Lower back 'twinging' has been irritating me for a while now so I am grateful to have found this video, which has literally made my backache disappear!! I have been a Quigong convert for over 2 years now and the difference it makes is astonishing. I love your practices over anyone else and will continue to follow you and I always share with friends and family. Thank you Nick.

  • @pamross8561
    @pamross85613 жыл бұрын

    These exercises really helped my lower back pain and general sense of well-being. Thanks so much for your always clear instruction and for making this something I look forward to doing.

  • @TheNickLoffree

    @TheNickLoffree

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear! Thanks!

  • @amibard7758
    @amibard77582 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, loved the program.

  • @die2eike
    @die2eike2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this routine! I feel relaxed and refreshed at the same time.

  • @amritalizalilintahl6699
    @amritalizalilintahl66993 жыл бұрын

    Great routine thank you so much!

  • @paulinecarter9381
    @paulinecarter93812 жыл бұрын

    This has been a daily routine for me for a while now, and it works. Thank you for creating it. Appreciated.

  • @samatha8255
    @samatha8255 Жыл бұрын

    these are lovely, thank you:)

  • @maria._.p
    @maria._.p Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Nick nice routine! Keep up the good work!✌

  • @evandavidge3168
    @evandavidge31682 жыл бұрын

    Excellent for my lower back. Thank you

  • @annelavene7280
    @annelavene72802 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Nick for your kindness sharing your expertise. So ! glad to have found you. Anne :)

  • @michaelgrauers3515
    @michaelgrauers35154 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing this qigong rutine .....it has really helped my back and given me the encouragement to continue practicing qigong daily. 🌿

  • @humairaoreilly3262
    @humairaoreilly32622 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this routine. Really feels good energy flowing and pain vanishing.

  • @jobowen2
    @jobowen23 жыл бұрын

    It’s raining and QiGong class was cancelled so I found this Low Back was a wonderful fill in for the day. Thanks again

  • @rhondacaesar2650
    @rhondacaesar2650 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing session. Thank you Nik

  • @beatricedick6414
    @beatricedick64142 жыл бұрын

    Good, demanding yet relaxing routine.

  • @ruthjackson6168
    @ruthjackson61688 ай бұрын

    Thank you! ❤

  • @ruthtaylor3496
    @ruthtaylor3496 Жыл бұрын

    amazing thank you

  • @amandaromain6329
    @amandaromain63299 ай бұрын

    Amazing - brilliant Thank you 🙏

  • @pikimisu4476
    @pikimisu44762 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, from Romania! 🙏

  • @wwsoulrockerstudio
    @wwsoulrockerstudio5 ай бұрын

    Fantastic session, great setting too! Well done Nick🌀👐🏽

  • @laveraseymour5310
    @laveraseymour5310 Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate you and your gift of Qigong. It has changed my life!

  • @kieranferguson982
    @kieranferguson9822 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic! Thank you so much Nick. This is an excellent routine with really good instructions. God bless you mate, you’ve helped me very much and a great many more people in pain I’m sure.

  • @helenate2994
    @helenate2994 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Nick. Great routine. This set makes me acutely aware how much tension I hold in the body, especially in the back and neck, which are hurting at this time. Valuable info.

  • @arlenehunt9187
    @arlenehunt9187 Жыл бұрын

    Great session... thank you for sharing your knowlwdge

  • @suziea961
    @suziea9613 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Nick. This is amazing and already in small ways I can feel a change in my back pain which I have had for so many years. Your teaching and calm approach really bring hope and make me sent to keep going, thank you.

  • @esterkahingunga5813
    @esterkahingunga58132 ай бұрын

    Very helpful thank you Nick

  • @daylehuffman
    @daylehuffman10 ай бұрын

    Most grateful for this wonderful routine, Thanks for a great video presentation!

  • @nathalieguyard77
    @nathalieguyard77 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing video - thank you!

  • @vivienarnold8153
    @vivienarnold8153 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful routine!

  • @craigcook7627
    @craigcook7627 Жыл бұрын

    Loved it , Thankyou

  • @wwsoulrockerstudio
    @wwsoulrockerstudio4 ай бұрын

    Nice flow sequence >Thank you👣

  • @Theplanetdreamers
    @Theplanetdreamers Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙏🏻

  • @catites.2899
    @catites.28992 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! I practise these exercises every day, they are so helpful!

  • @rebeccastuart7970
    @rebeccastuart79702 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful qigong! Thank you so much!

  • @jeffchristenson6877
    @jeffchristenson68773 ай бұрын

    great routine! My back feels awesome

  • @evidhazelbower1527
    @evidhazelbower1527 Жыл бұрын

    Well, Nick, I haven't done this one for a while. I'm pretety sure that it was this practice and the shoulder one which I found at the beginning of covid. Changed my life, you have ! Way to go. Thank you for all the great sessions. Each and every one is a treasure.

  • @kathykeener3523
    @kathykeener35232 ай бұрын

    Holy Cow! That was great,

  • @bcimterriblewtitles
    @bcimterriblewtitles2 жыл бұрын

    So so helpful! I feel like super Saiyan 😂❤️

  • @kirktaylor4954
    @kirktaylor49542 жыл бұрын

    great session ☝️thanks

  • @grilekeberg4245
    @grilekeberg42453 жыл бұрын

    As ever, every day...thank you!!!!!!!

  • @TheNickLoffree

    @TheNickLoffree

    3 жыл бұрын

    Always!

  • @satorsatori8793
    @satorsatori87932 жыл бұрын

    wonderful chi gong class! thank you sooo much.

  • @jacquelineauld1036
    @jacquelineauld1036 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Nick 🙏 as ever inspirational and brilliant Qi Gong instructor. I have had a sacrum injury and lower back, this wonderful routine is really helping and strengthening my recovery. Much gratitude 🙏

  • @candacedalrymple4171
    @candacedalrymple41712 жыл бұрын

    excellent !

  • @evandavidge3168
    @evandavidge3168 Жыл бұрын

    Really helped my lower back and posture. Thanks

  • @catherineking9772
    @catherineking97723 жыл бұрын

    Loved this! Helped my back greatly!🙏

  • @TheNickLoffree

    @TheNickLoffree

    3 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic! Always happy to hear it :)

  • @christinebrowne1249
    @christinebrowne1249 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙏 Thank you 🙏

  • @societyssista6179
    @societyssista61793 жыл бұрын

    Clear instruction, perfect pace; thanks 😌

  • @TheNickLoffree

    @TheNickLoffree

    3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent, thank you!

  • @DayleHuffman1
    @DayleHuffman120 күн бұрын

    This routine has helped my back considerably! Thanks so much!

  • @larissav2397
    @larissav23976 ай бұрын

    Happy new year!

  • @wwsoulrockerstudio
    @wwsoulrockerstudio5 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @h.m.devisser5349
    @h.m.devisser53493 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Nick, that was wonderful!

  • @TheNickLoffree

    @TheNickLoffree

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @rubinaswaria-ahmad1166
    @rubinaswaria-ahmad11663 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙏 An amazing routine as always. ❤️

  • @TheNickLoffree

    @TheNickLoffree

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much and you are very welcome!

  • @elaing3756
    @elaing37563 жыл бұрын

    Feels better immediately. Many thanks for keeping it interesting

  • @TheNickLoffree

    @TheNickLoffree

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nice! I do try :D

  • @ashwanikumarMI
    @ashwanikumarMI Жыл бұрын

    Amazing, thank you! These exercises have been very helpful.

  • @TheNickLoffree

    @TheNickLoffree

    Жыл бұрын

    Happy to hear it! 😄

  • @ingridvanpelt1443
    @ingridvanpelt14433 жыл бұрын

    Great exercises! Thank you for sharing.

  • @TheNickLoffree

    @TheNickLoffree

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Lots more to come :)

  • @Olga-uh4op
    @Olga-uh4op8 ай бұрын

    Thank you for very helpful practice :) Greetings from Poland

  • @guadalupesantoyo7097
    @guadalupesantoyo70974 жыл бұрын

    Tks for this session . It was very helpful. 👋

  • @TheNickLoffree

    @TheNickLoffree

    4 жыл бұрын

    You are welcome!

  • @ricardoruiz3235
    @ricardoruiz32354 жыл бұрын

    So amazing thank you. Great energy, session, tips, modifications, and a lot of muscle relaxation 💪

  • @TheNickLoffree

    @TheNickLoffree

    4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, I'm so glad to hear it! :D

  • @michaelwinkler7841
    @michaelwinkler78413 жыл бұрын

    This one works great for me! thank you!

  • @TheNickLoffree

    @TheNickLoffree

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear!

  • @amandaromain6329
    @amandaromain63299 ай бұрын

    Thank you Nick. Saturday Morning done. ❤

  • @TheNickLoffree

    @TheNickLoffree

    9 ай бұрын

    Great job!

  • @TheMlooky
    @TheMlooky Жыл бұрын

    From time to time I have mild low back pain and this 40 min set of exercises always removes this pain. Thank you for this video. Greetings from Poland.

  • @marytownsend3826
    @marytownsend38262 жыл бұрын

    God has answered my prayers, I so needed this. Thank you

  • @amandaromain6329
    @amandaromain6329Ай бұрын

    Heaven in every sense. Thank you

  • @donnaarden3949
    @donnaarden39493 жыл бұрын

    I have only found you in the last month. From South Africa. Love your calm, clear movements and explanations

  • @TheNickLoffree

    @TheNickLoffree

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're too kind :) Thanks!

  • @yardenyashky
    @yardenyashky3 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU !

  • @TheNickLoffree

    @TheNickLoffree

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @rainbowfox1934
    @rainbowfox1934 Жыл бұрын

    I have lower back problems. This video is absolutely excellent. It is so challenging, but relieves the back tension. Thank you for explaining the energetics of the Fountain.

  • @hansapatel5277
    @hansapatel52772 жыл бұрын

    Morning. Just what I was looking for my lower back pain. Thank you so much.

  • @TheNickLoffree

    @TheNickLoffree

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @joyceneill3425
    @joyceneill34254 жыл бұрын

    I just found your routine on KZread. Love the workout🙏🏻😁🇨🇦✌️

  • @TheNickLoffree

    @TheNickLoffree

    4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Thank you!

  • @anettedanielsson129
    @anettedanielsson1293 жыл бұрын

    Very good practice, I really enjoyed it! Thank you!

  • @TheNickLoffree

    @TheNickLoffree

    3 жыл бұрын

    So glad!

  • @magnus6011
    @magnus60114 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful and well explained qi gong.

  • @TheNickLoffree

    @TheNickLoffree

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I'm glad it helped!

  • @IlonaHolmbergYogaAndYou
    @IlonaHolmbergYogaAndYou8 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing. Greetings from Stockholm.

  • @TheNickLoffree

    @TheNickLoffree

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @roxannehope9781
    @roxannehope97812 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou

  • @williamsjashley
    @williamsjashley3 жыл бұрын

    Great class. The subtle approach is great for dissolving blockages where other styles can sometimes reinforce the underlying tension patterns. Thank you 😊

  • @TheNickLoffree

    @TheNickLoffree

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear it! Hope its working for you :D

  • @katrinapeate5490
    @katrinapeate54902 жыл бұрын

    Hi Nick, I came across your you tube videos a couple of months ago. I echo many of the sentiments previously shared. You are a great teacher. The instructions are so clear and easy to follow. Thanks for your generosity of spirit.

  • @TheNickLoffree

    @TheNickLoffree

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @AsimChoudhury
    @AsimChoudhury3 жыл бұрын

    Thank You for the Lovely practice supporting Low back :)

  • @TheNickLoffree

    @TheNickLoffree

    3 жыл бұрын

    Any time!

  • @melaniegrace2392
    @melaniegrace2392 Жыл бұрын

    So agree with Qigong over yoga for joint pain. I have an annoying disc that pops from time to time, so all forward bends are 100% out. It's entirely possible to adapt your routine to standing or semi squatting and the warrior 1 keep moving, as with all Qigong movements, feels so much healthier for the joints than yoga long holds, especially too much downward dog which has caused problems for others I know as well. I had a frozen shoulder which I put down to arthritis and was constantly painful and movement limited. As you said, I suddenly realised since starting Qigong, the pain has at least halved and it moves so much more. Thanks again Nick and keep the joint and immunity vids coming please!

  • @anelim409
    @anelim409 Жыл бұрын

    This is such a magical era for your work. When I watch these older videos you get to a point where you mention the final form I'm like "no way that has been 40 minutes, I am in the ZONE and time is not real right now!!!" Thanks a million, my friend.

  • @TheNickLoffree

    @TheNickLoffree

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha my vintage work 😂

  • @avigull
    @avigull2 жыл бұрын

    Enchanting and helpful as always thank you 🙏 What about qigong for the knees? Is there anything like that?

  • @timniemi6045
    @timniemi60454 жыл бұрын

    I have been having back pain for about 10 months now, after a few falls. I have 4 herniated discs. PT is not helping. This was very relaxing and I could feel the energy moving. I like the way you took the time to explain and demonstrate each position. It was easy to follow. I look forward to a healthier back and to attain some more inner peace. Thank you.

  • @TheNickLoffree

    @TheNickLoffree

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wow, I'm glad to hear it helped. Be really careful with those discs doing the exercises. I hope it keeps improving!

  • @Lalalalalelo

    @Lalalalalelo

    3 жыл бұрын

    hows it now?

  • @JulieSimmonsAST
    @JulieSimmonsAST3 жыл бұрын

    So helpful after a weird back strain followed by a long car ride. i feel it improving!

  • @TheNickLoffree

    @TheNickLoffree

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear!

  • @ivogelaar8635
    @ivogelaar86354 жыл бұрын

    Nice spine mobilization. Good reminders to pay attention to our low back. Water sound very peaceful. Sorry about the plane passing by at the end... Thank you veru much.

  • @TheNickLoffree

    @TheNickLoffree

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes, good training for the low back regardless of pain or not! When we were shooting I was wondering if that plane sound would get picked up by the mic!

  • @mariavirgen2064
    @mariavirgen20643 жыл бұрын

    Thank you is the first time I did this and a felt my low back release from pain a little

  • @TheNickLoffree

    @TheNickLoffree

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's great! I hope it continues to help :) Best Chi, Nick

  • @mrs.charlotte
    @mrs.charlotte Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your good teaching. I think it got better in the lower back after one session, I will definitely try it every day for a while. My coccyx has grown crookedly together with the lower lumbar vertebra, so I'm always in a bit of pain. And now that menopause has set in, I wake up every morning with pain in my lower back, pelvis and hips, so I hope these exercises can make a difference. Thank you so much 🙏🏼🤗

  • @hansapatel5277
    @hansapatel52772 жыл бұрын

    Good morning nick. Today was my 4th day and yes I do feel so much better. Thank you so much.

  • @TheNickLoffree

    @TheNickLoffree

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great!

  • @DonnaFrasca
    @DonnaFrasca2 жыл бұрын

    My root chakra is out of wack - this exercise is just what it needed. Thank you 🙏🏻

  • @TheNickLoffree

    @TheNickLoffree

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @sabrinashea198
    @sabrinashea198 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Nick! Love your focus and how your voice and instruction calm my nervous system and muscles. Great session. So relaxing. Just what I need. ❤

  • @amiraabiram3342

    @amiraabiram3342

    9 ай бұрын

    Ttank you Nick for your harmony with the nature aro und,foryor calm way of training and demonstrate the mobility and the elasticy ofYou hè the joints.

  • @amiraabiram3342

    @amiraabiram3342

    9 ай бұрын

    You helped me a lot

  • @marywebster6912
    @marywebster69122 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for this, I am using your guided sessions as part of my recovery programme from a heart attack. Beautiful.

  • @TheNickLoffree

    @TheNickLoffree

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are very welcome. Hope your healing is going well!

  • @tejastani
    @tejastani Жыл бұрын

    I wrench my back somehow after doing my daily routine of shibashi, rope flow, and light dumbbells. This routine fixed in after 2 applications!😎😁

  • @helihannula3227
    @helihannula32273 жыл бұрын

    This was wonderful! I will certainly continue doing this and hopefully my morning low back pain will slowly disappear

  • @TheNickLoffree

    @TheNickLoffree

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Let me know how it goes :D My Swimming Dragon video is another good one.

  • @suerussell328
    @suerussell32811 ай бұрын

    I was in terrible low back pain when I started and now at the end of the practice my body has loosened up and the pain is gone. Thank you for sharing your story and these dynamic practices. It all works like magic as you say. I feel peaceful and calm and can enjoy my weekend now.

  • @TheNickLoffree

    @TheNickLoffree

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing! So glad it helped!

  • @alisoncolyer9572
    @alisoncolyer95722 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this. I found the shorter version a few days ago when my back was very sore and I came back to find this longer one. I love the pace, the movements and the clarity of your instruction. I'm delighted to have found you and will enjoy exploring your content. Oh yes - forgot to say that my back eased significantly after the first shorter one and today not only does my back feel great but I feel much more expansive, present and content overall. Many thanks

  • @TheNickLoffree

    @TheNickLoffree

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s great! Thank you!

  • @JohnWebberwww
    @JohnWebberwww2 жыл бұрын

    This is just brilliant Nick. I injured my back with a lot of simultaneous twisting and lifting and this has really helped release the tension and ease what was quite intense pain. I plan to keep with this, even as the pain disappears because I appreciate how much it enhances one's awareness of the muscles and movements around the lower back. Really vital for well-being. Thank you for this generous gift.

  • @TheNickLoffree

    @TheNickLoffree

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m so glad to hear that!

  • @creativeyoga108
    @creativeyoga108 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve been doing yoga for many years but since I’ve started a new career as a therapist, I’m sitting for many hours during the day and yoga isn’t helping anymore! My back started spasming a few days ago and I’ve been in constant pain UNTIL I did this video and the upper back one. This is what’s been missing in my life! I will start doing these exercises during my work day and in the morning and when I get home. I’m looking forward to a huge reduction in pain. Thank you!

  • @TheNickLoffree

    @TheNickLoffree

    Жыл бұрын

    Amazing!

  • @alaskaoils
    @alaskaoils4 жыл бұрын

    Followed this today, just a neophyte. I appreciate the explanations of what the body is doing, various views of same motion. I've had low back pain that nothing has alleviated until I found Qigong. My left hip inside pelvic muscle pops unexpectedly. Seem to get a lot of energy stuck there, now I can feel it and release the energy instead of having is cramp the muscles. I'm getting more flexibility back, and my dream is to get me back on my horse! Worth the journey - it is always worth it - Thank-you

  • @TheNickLoffree

    @TheNickLoffree

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wow this is so good to hear. Just goes to show there is always hope if we just keep trying. Keep pushing through!