Stretching tight joints involves a variety of gentle exercises to improve flexibility and range of motion. According to CreakyJoints, here are some examples that can help:
Gentle Stretches for Tight Joints
- Ankle Circles: Sit or stand while holding onto something for balance. Raise one foot and make circles with your ankle. This helps improve ankle joint mobility.
- Arm Circles: Sit or stand with your arms extended to the sides at shoulder height, and make small or large circles. This improves shoulder joint mobility.
- Leg Swings: Swing your leg forward and backward gently to loosen up the hip joint.
- Cat Cow: Perform the cat-cow stretch to improve flexibility in the spine.
- Point & Flex Your Feet: Point and flex your feet to stretch the muscles and tendons around the ankle joint.
- Leg Extension: Extend your leg to stretch the knee joint.
- Knee Hugs: Hug your knees to your chest to stretch the hip joints and lower back.
- Torso Twist: Twist your torso gently to improve spinal mobility.
