16/04/2022
SUFFERING FROM ARTHRITIS?
TRY THESE SIMPLE EXERCISES TODAY- YOU’LL BE GLAD YOU DID!
How is it possible to remain pain free while suffering the onset effects of arthritis? Is there a type of exercise I can do that is safe and realistic?
A question we are asked all too often here at Physiofusion! The answer is yes and we would like to take five minutes to talk to you a little about how we can make this possible.
Ageing is an inevitable part of life, we can’t stop it but we can attempt to slow it down so we can enjoy every minute of it! As we get older, the space between our joints become narrowed and extra boney growths called osteophytes form in our joints. This is what we call arthritis. Most people over the age of 30 will have some degree of arthritis, but that does not mean they have to be in pain.
If we keep our joints well lubricated, they will work a lot more efficiently. We can do this with a few simple mobility exercises. Conversely, arthritic medication on it’s own without exercise is like sticking oil on the chain of a bike and not spinning the wheels around. It will certainly work a little better but it won’t make a huge impact. That is why it is important for us to be doing daily mobility exercises.
We are born with these amazing bodies but no one ever teaches us how to use them properly. As an example, around the age of twelve months of life, we begin to walk. No one actually teaches us, it’s a natural life event and we mimic what we see in the adults around us. If we begin to pick up bad habits along the way in our life and not walk correctly, it can lead to much earlier degeneration in joints such as the knees and hips which can increase the likelihood of things such as replacement surgeries earlier in life.
Physiofusion have specifically dedicated two series for the Over 50’s and Over 60’s that focus on this. Although these are general maintenance and wellbeing programs suitable for the whole family, they are extremly helpful for those with limited range of movement or mobility issues. We help by giving postural advice, circulation exercises and range of motion exercises for each region of the body. We also include some simple tips for walking, sitting and standing.
These programs will help you to improve joint mobility, prevent or alleviate pain, rehabilitate yourself at home and keep you moving pain free and getting on with the things you love.
TRY A FREE SAMPLE OF OUR OVER 50S PROGRAM BELOW
(THE FULL PROGRAM CAN BE PURCHASED AT WWW.PHYSIOFUSION.COM)
