Less pain with exercise!
Do you have pain due to rheumatism, osteoarthritis, old knees, herniated disc with nerve damage? Or are you in pain because you don't move? That you are not physically active enough?
These examples are common reasons why many people do not want to do exercise.
And it may seem logical to avoid putting a lot of strain on muscles, joints and ligaments when you are in pain. Because it can get worse if you happen to do something wrong, right?
But did you know that strength training is used as a treatment for many pain conditions in healthcare?
Inger has just restarted with physical activity. She starts with 30 minutes BungyPumping, below she will show you what she continues with.
Why would doctors and physiotherapists recommend physical activity if it would be dangerous to exercise with pain? In fact, it is more the rule than the exception, rather, that it is the opposite.
“Inchworm”, she start standing - leaning forward with bent knees so she can reach the floor with her hands - then walking with her arms forward to the position shown on this picture, stand in plank.
Return backwards to an upright standing position again. Do as many as you can.
Why should you exercise even if you are in pain for various reasons?
• Exercise works as an anti-inflammatory
• Exercise relieves pain and makes the body more stress
resistant
• Exercise facilitates healing and recovery from injuries
· Physical activity contributes to stability around joints
Balance! Stand on one foot, alter between your feet when you get tired. Her goal is to be able to do “The Tree”.
There are many strong reasons why exercise is described as a form of medicine. Namely, physical activity not only has positive general health effects, but direct healing and recovery effects in connection with injuries, diseases and pain. And therefore you should not be afraid of exercise.
Yes, even if you get older.
Starting position for “Dead bug” - the best exercise ever for building a strong core to support you back.
Start moving with your arms and legs bilateral. This exercise, dead bug, is described as an own article under PlettLätt/Exercises
Leg-bending, like you are supposed to sit down on a chair. But just about when you are about to touch the chair -raise up again.
My best friend - the Psoaspillow. With flex in my hip and my knees, the lower part of my back is tight to the surface and then important nerves, muscles and ligaments are totally resting.