At least until the next available appointment
A sedentary lifestyle is one of our greatest enemies and, according to the WHO, the main risk factor for mortality worldwide. The organization’s data indicates that approximately 60% of the population does not achieve recommended levels of physical activity.
How can we fight this? According to experts’ recommendations, walk, do weight training, move or stay active throughout the day and above all spend less time sitting.
One of the consequences of spending many hours sitting is muscle and back pain, or stiffness in the hips. Bad posture, muscle weakness and, in general, lack of movement put pressure on the vertebrae and reduce blood circulation, causing this pain.
Before making an appointment with a physiotherapist, you can try a few stretches
According to By Bel’s Pilates instructor, these Pilates poses can work as well as, or better than, a massage. Experts agree on the importance of stretching for body mobility because of all the benefits it provides.
Stretching is particularly recommended for people over 50 due to the muscle loss that occurs at this age, combined with the lack of movement and flexibility.
The “better than a massage” stretching routine
You just need a yoga mat to support your knees while stretching, and nothing else!
The routine includes four dynamic stretches that work different muscle groups. But…
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