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If you’re struggling with aches and pains, some simple daily practices can help banish them
Does feeling achy when you get out of bed in the morning sound familiar to you? Or struggling to cope with back pain at the end of a long day? We can all suffer from aches and pains, but they shouldn’t be something you just have to put up with.
Luckily there are a few simple things you can do to ease them. With just some small tweaks, you can notice huge improvements in your mobility – and potentially live a pain-free life!
Speak to a specialist
It goes without saying that it’s important to speak to a professional to rule out that your pain is coming from something more serious, explains Chartered Physiotherapist Dr Esther Fox. “If you’re having pain, get it diagnosed and exclude anything significant such as tumours or fractures.
Once you’ve ruled out that, you’re looking at musculoskeletal pain which usually gets better when you make the right changes.”
Do strength exercises
As we age, our muscle mass reduces and Dr Fox says maintaining your muscle mass will improve your strength and mobility. For this, she recommends simple exercises you can easily fit into your life.
“I do integrated stretching which is strengthening and stretching at the same time. Things like calf raises on a step are great for keeping calf strength and improving mobility of the ankle. Squats are great, each time you put the kettle on, do 30 mini squats while you wait and you will soon build that muscle. Just keep muscles working as much as you can.
