The last thing you want to do when your joints hurt is exercise. In fact, you might not even want to hear about it.
But it helps. In fact, it might help more than anything.
The right exercises performed properly might be the solution for any type of joint pain. I’m talking ankle, knee, hip, shoulder, and elbow. And the stuff that works doesn’t even have to be specialized. Simply getting more activity can relieve pain and potentially delay or prevent the need for surgery.
There is one caveat to the effectiveness of exercise, and that’s consistency. If it’s not a regular part of your life, it won’t do much for you. This can be a big problem because the hardest parts of an exercise routine are getting started and making time.
To get your daily dose of exercise, you’ll need a plan and a little motivation. Here are four ways to help you include activity into your day to promote healthier pain-free joints.
If your day is too packed, think about getting up 30 minutes earlier. Using that extra half hour can allow you some time to get up and at it, or at least clear some space later in the day. If you can’t piece together 30 straight minutes, split exercise into three 10 or two 15 fifteen-minute intervals.
Activity has the potential to relieve joint pain now and into the future!
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