If you are living with joint pain, the last thing you want to do is exercise, but exercise can help improve joint pain along with improving mobility. Our joints help hold our skeleton together and support whatever movement we make.
Along with the pain, the joints may feel stiff, swollen, and a decrease in movement may be felt. Even something as simple as getting out of bed in the morning can be a daunting task. Walking, climbing stairs, sitting, and standing may be accompanied by these symptoms.
So if these simple tasks can lead to joint pain, why would someone with joint pain want to exercise? This is because exercise strengthens the muscles around painful joints, increasing blood flow to the area. In turn, this reduces discomfort. Also, exercise releases endorphins that make you feel good.
Here are some simple exercises you can complete regularly to get relief from your achy, stiff, and swollen joints while improving mobility.
Exercises that improve joint pain
Walking
Walking helps keep bones and muscles strong and improves cardiovascular health.
Swimming
Swimming is a great low-impact activity that allows you to stretch your muscles and build strength. Swimming is known to control weight, improve mood, and improve sleep.
Weight training
Weight training helps build muscle, and the stronger your muscles, the better supported your joints will be. Weight training involves the use of machines, free weights, resistance bands, or even the use of household items.
Cycling
If running isn’t your thing due to the impact on your joints, then cycling is a better option for you as it mimics the movement of running without the impact.
yoga and pilates
Yoga and Pilates help improve many areas of joint pain along with general health. These exercises not only improve strength, but also increase mobility, flexibility, balance, muscle relaxation, and reduce the risk of falls, which can contribute to joint pain. Pilates also improves muscle strength.
By integrating these exercises into your daily routine, you can begin to experience less joint pain and get more out of life.
republished from BelMarraHealth.com
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