Stiff After Sitting? Before You Stand Up, Do This For Easier First Steps
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Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, arthritis expert, shows us how:
Are you sitting comfortably? Then we’ll begin…
The answer is as simple as a leg extension warm-up: straighten your knee by kicking your leg out, or sliding your heel forwards, before standing.
This need not be overly vigorous; keep your movement gentle and within a comfortable range, while aiming to get your knee as straight as possible without forcing it. Even a few repetitions before standing can noticeably improve how your first steps feel!
The goal here is modest: just move your joints briefly before standing, rather than treating this like a full workout to make standing feel smoother and easier.
That’s it; that’s the trick!
For a visual demonstration though, enjoy:
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