The Arthritis Morning Routine

For many people with arthritis, mornings are the most difficult time. Even after a restful night of sleep, the morning hours bring
stiffness and pain. For mornings like these, here is a gentle, 8-step exercise sequence to be done in bed, as soon as you wake up.
Remember: no matter how much you wish to resist, moving your body is the best thing you can do. As you use joints and muscles, they loosen up and make the rest of your day easier.This routine, which mixes gentle stretches with simple strengthening moves, gives you an easy start that gradually makes further movement more manageable
 

Stretching and exercise doesn’t have to be vigorous. This particular routine is gentle and calm yet comprehensive, so that by the time your feet touch the floor, you’ve done a body-wide sequence of movements that will make it easier to carry on with your day. The exercises are designed for areas that are crucial for the mobility and dexterity you’ll need to get through your morning routine. If you worry that your function level is lower in the morning than later in the day, rest assured that each of these stretches and exercises is appropriate for all but the most severe amounts of stiffness.

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