Stiff After Sitting? Try This For Instant Relief

Arthritis expert Dr. Alyssa Kuhn shows how:

Three problems; three fixes

Stiffness happens for three main reasons—lack of joint lubrication, muscle tightness from staying in one position, and inflammation or fluid buildup.

Movement helps with all three:

• Seated kick: straighten your leg in front of you, or slide your heel forwards if straightening is painful. This one loosens hips, thighs, and knees.
• Heel lift: raise your heels while pressing your hands lightly on your knees. This one engages your thighs, hips, calves, and core to make standing easier.
• Seated back arch and round: gently alternate arching and rounding your back, or discreetly rock your spine. This one relieves back stiffness before standing.

Doing these even for just a few seconds before standing can help a lot, and doing them regularly helps protect long-term mobility too.

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