The joints that you are born with are the ones you’ll have your entire life, so it’s important to pay attention to how they are feeling as you get older. There are lots of things that you can do to take good care of your joints, such as maintaining a healthy weight, eating a calcium-rich-diet, and taking natural joint support supplements that contain Shark Cartilage and Shark Liver Oil.
Doing certain types of stretches and exercises can also keep your joints mobile, flexible, and strong. Here are some of the best ways to get your body moving for better joint health.
Neck Circles
We hold a lot of tension in our necks throughout the day, so this is a good place to start as you warm up your joints. While standing, tilt your head to one side and then roll it forward to extend your chin to your chest. Roll your head to the other side, and then make several half circles with a slow and controlled motion.
Finger Extensions
Many people experience joint stiffness in the fingers, so keep those digits active with a full range of motion. Wrap a rubber band around all of your fingers on one hand below the fingertips, and then spread your fingers apart as much as possible. Hold this stretch for five seconds and repeat 10 times with each hand.
Hamstring Stretch
The hamstring muscles that extend along the back of the thighs tend to become very tight and stiff due to sitting and inactivity. One way to stretch out these muscles that support joints in the legs is to simply sit in a chair with one foot on the floor and the other leg extended out straight. While holding your extended leg with both hands, raise and lower it while holding at the top for 15 seconds. Repeat on both sides.
Hip Openers
Hip pain affects many people as they get older, so keeping the hip joints active can make daily activities easier and more comfortable. With you feet hip-width apart and standing, lift one knee to your chest and make a circle with it by moving the knee inward across your body, then to the side, and finally down. Do this 10 times with each leg for improved joint mobility and balance.
Swimming and Biking
Low-impact aerobic exercises, such as swimming, are wonderful for the joints. You’ll work essentially every part of your body without putting excess pressure on any joint as you swim laps through a pool. Another low-impact exercise to try for joint health is biking, which is something you can do either outdoors or indoors on a stationary bike.
Lifting Weights
Weight training will keep your joints strong by building muscles around them to provide support. If you have never lifted weights before, consult a personal trainer for advice and guidance. You can use your own body weight to do strength training at home or try some resistance bands if you don’t want to invest in heavy gym equipment. For joint maintenance, focus on doing 10 to 12 repetitions with light weights rather than just a few big lifts with heavy weights.
