Press & Media Spotlight
Coverage of our research on Tai Chi and Qigong for chronic low back pain.
November 29, 2024
Bad back? Why t’ai chi and qigong could help
The Sunday Times highlights our study showing that qigong, t’ai chi, and meditation can reduce lower back pain, offering a drug-free option for millions in the UK. Read more (subscription required)
November 21, 2024
Virtual t’ai chi, qigong program shown to ease back pain
Science-news coverage of the 350-participant trial: a 12-week online program reduced back pain and disability and improved sleep, offering an option for people who have not found relief through conventional care. Read more
November 6, 2024
Virtual Trial Explores the Use of Tai Chi and Qigong for Improving Low Back Pain
Physicians at Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell describe the 12-week virtual tai chi, qigong, and meditation program they developed with Master Yang Yang. Read more
October 1, 2024
Major Journal Study: Non-Traditional Pain Treatment Works
Coverage of the randomized controlled trial finding that a virtual Tai Chi and Qigong program reduced back pain and improved patient outcomes, offering a non-surgical option for pain relief. Read more (subscription required)
September 8, 2024
A Tai Chi and Qigong Mind-Body Program for Low Back Pain: A Virtually Delivered Randomized Control Trial
The peer-reviewed randomized controlled trial behind this coverage. Read more
September 13, 2024
Virtual T’ai Chi, Qigong Program Shown to Ease Back Pain
A joint study by Weill Cornell Medicine, New York Medical College, and Master Yang Yang, PhD, found that online classes in movement and meditation are an effective self-care option for back pain. Read more