It only takes three minutes a day to reduce some of the arthritis pain you feel in your joints. With the help of a caregiver or companion, you can stretch that out to 5 minutes. The point is, that you are moving your muscles to gain upper body strength and upper leg strength so you don’t put too much pressure on your knees when you walk. According to Arthritis Research and Therapy, one report indicated that mature women can prevent osteoporosis with consistent physical exercise every week.
For three minutes a day, your choice of the following types of exercise will get you closer to better health and less pain.
Move your arms in a circular motion. This range-of-motion exercise will improve the flexibility and mobility of your joints.
Push against an immovable surface. If you are able, this may mean doing push-ups, arm push-ups, or knee push-ups. You can use your whole body weight to push against a surface and stretch your arms and/or legs by leaning forward and pushing. Only do what you can but do a little bit at a time.
Use lightweight dumbbells for bicep curls. You can use dumbbells without having to leave your house. For 30 seconds a day, practice curling your biceps and lifting these objects toward your shoulders. This will tone your arms and reduce some of the shoulder pain.
If you feel no motivation to exercise or need assistance, A-1 Home Care is here for you. Our caregivers will stand by you, so you won’t fall. If you need to walk around the block or get out of the house for some sunshine, allow us to serve your needs so you can get the physical activity you need for Arthritis Care. There is a reason why gyms implement the buddy system: No matter how old we are, having a buddy to do things with increases motivation by 50%.
For a free assessment, call us today at (562) 929-8400 or (949) 650-3800. You may also visit our website https://www.a-1homecare.com/ for more info on our services. Established in 1991, A-1 Home Care has been serving the communities of Los Angeles and Orange County for over 22 years.
