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Jikyo-jutsu
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Origin: Japan · Tradition: A modern Japanese gymnastic method associated with Fusagoro Nakai and others · Movement
What it is
A Japanese self-adjustment gymnastic method of 31 movements. It spread in the Meiji and Taisho periods with the idea of moving the joints through a large range to circulate qi and blood.
A short introduction (not a treatment instruction)
- Keep the order of the forms, and move slowly in time with the breath.
- Move a painful joint through a smaller range.
- Confirm the forms with a video or a teacher before practising alone.
Symptoms or aims often mentioned with this practice
- Muscle stiffness
- Stiff shoulders
- Posture
- Tiredness
- Balance and fall prevention
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Research notes (this is not a promise of effect)
D: Traditional use only. This review did not find enough clinical research on the practice itself
The sources were not confirmed in this review.
An RCT unique to Jikyo-jutsu was not found in this review. As light whole-body exercise, it sits in a similar place to Radio Taiso.
Safety notes
Ease off spinning movements that cause dizziness, and strong backward bending of the neck.
If you are unsure, or if you have a health condition, are pregnant, or take medicine, consult a qualified professional.
Situations in which this is better avoided
- An acute flare of arthritis
- A heavy load in unstable heart disease