Waking up with stiff and achy joints is especially common for arthritis sufferers. Pain can sometimes begin in the early hours, causing a restless night’s sleep. We know there’s nothing worse than starting your day a few paces behind because of aching joints, so here are a variety of easy exercises and stretches to do each morning.
Below are some back, hip and knees exercises that you can try in the morning.
Lying on your back, bend both knees and place feet flat on the floor/bed.
Taking hold of one knee, use hands to bring up towards chest. Hold for 20-30 seconds before releasing.
Repeat a few times on both legs.
Lie on your back with right knee bent and the right foot flat on the surface. Bend the left leg and put hands behind left thigh.
Lift this left leg into the air and straighten as much as possible, using hands to pull leg towards chest. Hold for 20-30 seconds before gently releasing.
Repeat on each leg 2-3 times.
Similar to the previous stretch, begin with both knees bent and feet flat.
Lift and cross one ankle on the top of the opposing knee. Wrap hands behind this knee and pull towards chest, holding for 20-30 seconds.
Repeat 2-3 times on both sides.
(PLEASE NOTE: as with all forms of stretching and exercise only do what your body allows if any of the following causes pain stop immediately. If you are not sure, consult a medical practitioner.
Of course, on top of the recommended exercises, applying our drug-free gel onto areas affected by arthritis will further help to improve pain and mobility.
Fleixseq is available at Guardian, Watsons, Unity & National Healthcare Group pharmacies.
