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Workout Tips For Achy Joints

By: Tina Date: June 7, 2016 24 Comments

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Workouts with aching joints are really not much fun. However, not exercising is really not going to solve your problem. In fact, exercising the proper way, then taking care of your body afterwards may actually help to reduce the pain. I have suffered with shoulder and knee pain most of my life. Not sure how that happened, but all of my pain is on my right side. However, I do not let arthritis stop me from exercising.

Here is a schedule you can follow to make sticking to your exercise routine easier when you are hurting.

First, Talk with Your Doctor

Have a chat with your doctor first to cover any concerns so you follow the best possible exercise routine for your individual needs. Most of use do not have anything more than a little arthritis in our joint however, you always need to check with your doctor first.

Create Your Arthritis / Joint Friendly Workout

While most people with joint pain believe if they exercise it will become worse, it is actually just the opposite. Exercise is crucial for people with arthritis. It increases strength and flexibility, reduces joint pain, and helps combat fatigue. You should create a workout routine for your body.

  • Make sure to warm up thoroughly. This step is the one people like to skip although, it is very important not to skip this step. Use a foam roller to help warm up. Stretching out your muscles can also really help.
  • After your gentle warm-up, devote the next 15 minutes to flexibility exercises. Perhaps, learn a new yoga move every day.
  • Next, you will need to rotate days with a different type of exercise and area of the body to focus on. One type of schedule could be by the days of the week.

Monday – Strength Training Upper Body

Tuesday – Aerobic Exercise

 Thursday – Strength Training Lower Body

Friday – Range-of-Motion Exercises

  • Mix it up however you like, just be sure to give your muscles time to relax after strength training days. Mixing up your workouts is even more important if you have achy joints or arthritis. When your muscles are weak from overuse, your joints are forced to take on more impact.
  • Lastly, do not forget the cool down. The cool down is just as important as the warm up. Give your body time to lower your heart rate slowly. Stretch out your muscles one last time.

Take Care of Your Body Afterwards & Manage Pain

You have talked to your doctor and you have worked out but, you still hurt, right? What should you do about the pain and soreness you are feeling. Arthritis affects 53 million Americans. You are not alone! You can exercise and not hurt afterwards.
The medicine in Advil is the one doctors recommend most for joint pain. More than the medicine in Tylenol or Aleve.* Advil will have you saying #WhatInconvenience.

EZ open cap

I have joint pain in my right shoulder that travels down to my arm occasionally. With this pain, it can be difficult to open bottles some days. If you have problems like I do, make sure to grab the Advil EZ open cap bottle. The EZ open cap is perfect for people struggling with Arthritis.
You can find the EZ open cap bottles at Walmart.

Advil @ Walmart

Take the time to relax in a nice warm bath, whirlpool, sauna, or steam room. This can help to relax your muscles and joints that you may have stressed during exercise. Add Epsom salt to your bath to help.

Ice down your aching muscles and joints. You can apply ice or cold packs to help reduce inflammation.

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Stay Positive

A key component to exercise is to keep it fun and stay positive. Head on over to Better Living Toolkit and grab you a free kit. It is packed with powerful information and resources to help you, “Live a life of Yes.” Being able to say Yes to life can set you free in many ways that will make you a happier person and you will want to get up and move!

 

A Great Workout

*Based on a survey of monthly doctor recommendations.

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Comments

  1. Sandra Watts says

    June 10, 2016 at 3:21 pm

    I don’t get any extra relief for my achy joints from Advil. It works for my husband though.

    Reply
  2. Judy Thomas says

    June 10, 2016 at 10:14 pm

    I must try them, thank you for the tips.

    Reply
  3. belinda bell says

    June 10, 2016 at 10:36 pm

    these are good tips for my achy joints

    Reply
  4. Sherry Compton says

    June 10, 2016 at 11:01 pm

    Great tips and thanks for bringing awareness to this. People often don’t want to talk about it. Love that Advil cap…so much help

    Reply
    • Jeanna Massman says

      June 11, 2016 at 4:29 am

      I like the workout routine, I’ll have to try it!

      Reply
  5. Sue M. says

    June 12, 2016 at 12:12 am

    These tips are very helpful; I know I do get relief from pain with Advil.

    Reply
  6. Michele says

    June 12, 2016 at 11:25 am

    With rheumatoid arthritis I try to overcome the pain by walking. With these tips I will try and do more exercising to alleviate the pain and stiffness..

    Reply
  7. Sue E says

    June 12, 2016 at 12:35 pm

    I am sorry to say that Advil doesn’t work on me at all. It works on my daughter though. I found that Aleve works better on me. You have some good suggestions & I know they may work for some, but unfortunately, not for me! ????

    Reply
  8. Betty C says

    June 12, 2016 at 4:34 pm

    I have to limit any pain relievers as I have acid reflux and the use of most pain relievers results in a severe attack of the acid reflux. A vicious circle of pain that has been very hard to control.

    Reply
  9. Lauryn R says

    June 12, 2016 at 11:42 pm

    I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and I love doing Yoga! It makes me feel amazing! Exercise and a healthy diet keeps it under control, I don’t take any medication for it except an occasional Aleve. 🙂

    Reply
  10. Lisa Richards says

    June 13, 2016 at 1:14 am

    I alternate from Advil & Tylenol

    Reply
  11. belinda bell says

    June 17, 2016 at 11:16 pm

    These are great exercises for my achy body

    Reply
  12. Amy Green says

    June 19, 2016 at 4:13 am

    These are really great tips. I remember when actress Jane Fonda said she came up with her workout tapes because she broke her foot and couldn’t do ballet anymore. Now she says she has workouts tailored to her age.

    Reply
  13. Amber Ludwig says

    June 19, 2016 at 6:39 pm

    They have topical relief naproxen too!! Its works amazing for achy joints!!

    Reply
  14. chloe says

    June 24, 2016 at 5:05 pm

    Thank you for this great advice! I have rheumatoid arthritis in my family history. I’m only 33 but I have found that a lot jumping and high impact aerobics is starting to really bother me and my knees.

    Reply
  15. Amy Green says

    June 25, 2016 at 4:58 am

    Thanks for the tips. I am always on the lookout for new ways to ensure that I take good care of myself while maintaining good health with exercise.

    Reply
  16. Natalie says

    July 2, 2016 at 9:09 pm

    Non weight bearing exercise such as biking and swimming feel better on my joints.

    Reply
  17. Sue Mullaney says

    July 3, 2016 at 8:34 pm

    I’ve been doing more walking lately and that has helped; I make sure I don’t overdo it.

    Reply
  18. Charlotte Raynor says

    July 9, 2016 at 4:49 am

    This is a great article and thanks for all the tops on living healthier with arthritis. I’ve had osteoarthritis for awhile now and I found this very helpful

    Reply
  19. Cheryl Everitt says

    July 9, 2016 at 12:58 pm

    Advil is our go-to med for achy joints. Thanks for the review.

    Reply
  20. Julie Davis says

    July 9, 2016 at 7:39 pm

    Thank you so much for the great tips

    Reply
  21. Calshondra Williams says

    July 10, 2016 at 2:39 am

    Me and hubby do get some relief from Advil. But, I still have achy joints and I must try these workout tips. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  22. Kathleen Kelly says

    August 20, 2016 at 2:13 pm

    Great tips. I have degenerative arthritis and spinal stenosis. Unfortunately, over the counter medications don’t work. I have learned to live with the pain. I do get out and walk as much as I can!

    Reply
  23. Lynne B says

    October 29, 2016 at 5:51 pm

    ::Sigh:: I should be doing these things anyway, right?! I’ve found that tart cherry supplements have eased the discomfort of arthritis. It’s an anti-inflammatory, along with turmeric and ginger.

    Reply

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