Improving Your Joint Flexibility
by Allan Dizon in Fitness on May 19, 2010
Joint flexibility generally refers to how well you can move your joints through their normal range of motion. Generally speaking, your can increase joint flexibility by doing a variety of stretching exercises.
Before any stretched are performed, it is wise to undergo a warm up to ensure blood is circulating around your body appropriately. Gentle warm-up moves include moving the joints in circles or doing light activity such as a brisk walk. After around 10 minutes of warming up, your muscles and tendons should feel limber; the sign you are ready to begin your stretching exercises.
Range-of-motion stretches are often recommended, and are essentially about how far you can move your joint. Range-of-motion exercises generally involve moving your joints in all directions you would normally move them. Most stretches should be held for about 30 seconds, and it is important to keep the muscle and joint still, without bouncing, to avoid injury. Stretching to the point when you can feel a slight tightness is recommended by experts. You should notice you are able to stretch a bit further each time as your flexibility increases.
Tandem with stretching, regularly taking Glucosamine supplements will also improve joint flexibility. Studies have shown taking these supplements will help stiffness and relieve joint pains associated with medical conditions such as osteoarthritis. A less stiff or painful joint will lead to increased flexibility. Glucosamine supplements also protect and strengthen cartilage and tissue surrounding joints, particularly knees, hips, spine and hands. This is suitable for a range of flexibility problems.
Stretching everyday combined with daily glucosamine supplement intake will lead to improved flexibility and a wider range of movement to perform everyday tasks, making your life that little bit easier.
Don’t delay – start your new routine today, your joints will thank you for it in later life!
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