Mobility Matters: If you don't use it, you lose it
When it comes to your health, mobility matters. Being able to move your joints freely and comfortably is essential for everyday life — whether you’re bending to tie your shoes, getting in and out of the car, or reaching for something on a high shelf. But what many people don’t realize is that if you don’t use your mobility, you lose it.
Why Joint Mobility is So Important
Your joints are designed to move. And when they don’t — whether because of a sedentary lifestyle, stiffness, pain, or injury — you gradually start to lose that natural movement.
Here’s what can happen when you stop moving your joints through their full range:
- Reduced flexibility and increased stiffness
- Thickening and degeneration of cartilage, the smooth tissue that cushions your joints
- Worsening of arthritis symptoms due to lack of movement and circulation
- Increased risk of falls, pain, and difficulty with daily tasks
The good news? It doesn’t take hours of exercise to maintain or improve your mobility. Just a few minutes a day can make a big difference — especially when done consistently
Try These 3 Simple Mobility Drills at Home
These beginner-friendly exercises are designed to keep you moving well — and they feel great, too.
✅ 1. Cat-Camel (Spinal Mobility)
Perfect for gently improving flexibility in your back.
How to do it:
- Start on your hands and knees in a tabletop position.
- Inhale as you arch your back, lifting your tailbone and head
- Exhale as you round your back, tucking your chin and pelvis under
- Flow slowly between these two positions for 8–10 reps.
✅ 2. Child’s Pose (Hip and Lower Back Mobility)
A great stretch for your hips, spine, and shoulders
How to do it:
- From a kneeling position, bring your big toes together and knees wide.
- Sit your hips back toward your heels and stretch your arms forward.
- Rest your forehead on the floor and breathe deeply.
- Hold for 30–60 seconds. Repeat as needed.
✅ 3. Knees-to- side (Hip and Low Back Mobility)
Helps maintain flexibility and relieve low back tension.
How to do it:
- Lie on your back with both knees bent to 90 degrees
- Gently rock knees to one side
- Hold for 20–30 seconds, then switch sides
- Do 2–3 reps per side.
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