The National Athletic Trainers’ Association outlines a 10-step plan to help you reduce body stress and prevent back pain. Among the 10 steps is Tai Chi, for keeping you mobile and limber.

The human body is an incredible machine that adapts to the stresses we give it every day. Stresses such as poor posture, unusual movement or activities, or even a sedentary lifestyle can lead to poor mechanics and pain…Increase your muscle mobility by stretching or doing activities — such as yoga, tai chi, swimming or pilates — that help keep you limber.

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