Stretches are important to health and wellness because they not only eliminate muscle pain but also promote muscle flexibility, which goes a long way to preventing falls, which are common among the elderly. Use stretches to "wake up" your senses and vitalize your body for wellness.
Dr. Robert Oexman, director of the Sleep to Live Institute, said that stretching your back prevents slipped discs, which often occur within an hour after waking up, because people get out of bed too soon and too quickly without giving the rested body time to adjust.
Extend
your arms over your head and extend your legs as far as possible, as evidenced
by the stretch in the tips of your fingers and toes. Meanwhile, inhale deeply
through your nose. Then breathe out deeply and slowly while drawing your arms
down along the side your body with your palms facing up. You will feel full
relaxation in your legs. Repeat the stretches several times to energize as well
as to relax your body.
Do
a single / double knee hug. Start by bringing your knee into your chest. Massage
your hip joint by moving your leg in circles in both directions. Repeat with
the other knee. Finally, hug both knees into your chest, raising your nose to
your knees as much as possible. Now relax your body and let your knees fall gently
down to either side. Repeat the whole process several times for stretch and
relaxation.
Use Pilates to relieve back and joint pain after waking up..
Stephen Lau
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