Thursday, February 24, 2022

Using opposing force to stretch and open fingers, hands, wrists, elbows and shoulders with Sifu J. R. Roy


"Relax the Muscles / Open the Joints"

Using Opposing Force to Stretch and Open the Joints:

1. Stretch the joint forward (Electric/Yang) while simultaneously pulling the joint back (Magnetic/Yin) = Open the Space between the bones

The main idea is to use as little 'force' as possible. 

2. A bit more force at the beginning and then much less as you practice and refine the exercise. 


3. Tension will constrict and close the small space between the joints. 

4. When the joints are open synovial fluid can flow into the small space between the joints and lubricate the area.  

5. When the joints are 'open', the bones will 'float' on each other 
(As opposed to compressing the space between the bones)