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

Author: Jeffi Chao Hui Wu

Time: 2025-8-13 Wednesday, 10:47 AM

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[Qigong] Qi Rushes to the Disease Focus, Skill Leads to Recovery
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 yield immediate results, nor does it replace formal medical care, but can serve as a long-term health maintenance and self-regulation method; results vary from person to person, depending on physical condition, 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; symptoms include numbness and tingling in the thumb, index finger, middle finger, and part of the ring finger, and in severe cases, numbness may 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, medication, and in severe cases, surgery; if the wrist usage and root causes are not addressed, 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 meditation, 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 rather a sensation of 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, making it hard to distinguish the wood grain; when flipping through books, I often skimmed several pages at once; while writing, the pen tip felt floaty, making it difficult to apply precise pressure and placement; 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, refined my breathing, and allowed 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 my skill, prioritizing the impact on old injuries and blockages, with short-term discomfort being a prelude to healing.
Changes appeared and could be tracked within a few weeks. By 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 in the fingertips; each time the range shrank, the local area would first feel warm and slightly swollen, then release, like a tightly stretched rope 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.
Recovery is not linear. One morning, a cold wave hit, and the numbness in my fingertips temporarily worsened; another time, after increasing the intensity of my sword practice, I experienced slight prickling and warmth in my wrist; I viewed these as "murky waters during construction," like clearing a blocked river channel where the mud and sand are stirred up first, becoming murkier before clearing; typically, these symptoms would resolve on their own within 1-3 days, and after relief, the range would be smaller, the intensity lighter, and recovery faster.
By August 13, 2025, after finishing my sword practice one morning, I suddenly realized—my right hand was completely free of numbness in daily activities, even after long periods of sword practice; the tactile sensation of the sword handle 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 sensations: shoulders relaxed, elbows dropped, wrists active, with an overall force line being more open and stable than before.
Looking back at the trajectory of these 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 no numbness"; it aligned perfectly with my training rhythm; it was not an overnight miracle, but rather the natural result accumulated from countless standing meditations in the sea breeze, the relaxed sinking in slow sword practice, and the steady advancement of Lingzi step; "qi rushing to the disease focus, skill leads to recovery" is not just a slogan; it has prerequisites, processes, and results—the prerequisites are sufficient qi, open pathways, and stable forms; the process requires patience and self-awareness to distinguish between restorative 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 it being a complete personal recovery 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 adjustments; the details are tangible, reflected in daily actions like holding a sword, flipping through books, and writing; it is not empty talk about principles, but firsthand experience; it is suitable for long-term practitioners, those with chronic strain, and traditional martial arts enthusiasts to reference its mindset and approach, 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, wearing autumn clothing); it is both a training achievement and evidence of health improvement; it shows that true cultivation is not only about skill growth but also about the body's self-repair and self-optimization process over time.
Once again, I declare: this article is merely a personal insight and experience sharing, not medical advice; any illness or discomfort should be addressed promptly by a doctor and follow their recommendations; Qigong and traditional practices can serve as long-term health maintenance 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 that can be activated at the right moment, reminding us to repair them.
2. Discomfort when qi and blood rush to the disease focus is often a signal of rebuilding connections and opening pathways.
3. True recovery cannot be rushed; it naturally manifests through the correct methods and long-term practice.
4. Rebound is not regression; it is a normal fluctuation in the recovery process; accepting it and maintaining the rhythm is more important than hastily "removing symptoms."
5. Persistence is the only "catalyst"; any interruption will prolong recovery time.
6. The result of skill leading to recovery is not just "no more numbness," but a holistic optimization of stability, circulation, and sensitivity.

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