Although a doctor's visit is recommended in this case, here are a couple of thoughts on what could be the cause of this woman's issue.

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John from Brooklyn, NY asks:
"I was speaking to my friend Jennifer who said that ever since she's had her second child last year, she's has been having trouble keeping her balance and getting dizzy during the push hands. I know it's an unusual problem, but I figured it was worth running by you in case you've ever heard of that, or what may be causing it. "

Dear John,

The answer to the first part of this question, the balance problem can be caused by a couple of things things.

First, it could be because she got used to her balance when she was pregnant and her balance and center of gravity has changed since the birth.

Also, it could also be that while she was pregnant, her spine got out of adjustment, and she got used to doing T'ai Chi with it out, or the reverse, that her spine was out and now is back in place. In either case, chiropractic treatment may be of help.

However, while we are on the topic, let me remind you that as a balance exercise, you may stand behind a chair and lift a foot, with your hands on the chair back for balance. Then let go of the chair and stand, and see what it feels like. If you are in danger of losing your balance, grab the chair, but if not, see how long you can stand on one foot. Then swing the foot in the air and see how it changes your balance. Then do the same for the other foot.

I do not have a clue about being dizzy in push hands. I would take any dizzyness seriously, and visit a doctor. It might be nothing, but it could be something serious. A doctor would be a good person to help make that decision.

We will be on vacation and back in August for more questions and answers. Enjoy the summer and think cool!

In Tai Chi,
Bill

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William C. Phillips began his study of the martial arts in 1965. He currently holds a 7th degree black belt in Karate, and a 5th degree black belt in Ju Jitsu. He began his studies of Tai Chi in l967, studying with Prof. Cheng Man-Ch'ing from '70-'75. He became the most junior student ever to become a teacher in Cheng Man Ch'ing's New York school, the Shr Jung. Sifu Phillips became interested in the field of holistic health in the early 1970's, when a lifelong allergy problem was alleviated with Chinese herbal medicine. Since then, he has studied widely in that field as well. Sifu Phillips is available for seminars, lectures and demonstrations. He has produced two very successful Tai Chi DVDs, and is currently working on a book on Tai Chi form and a third DVD.For more information...

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