If you have any sort of joint pain, you have to be careful when you exercise to make sure that you don’t cause any further damage. This fear alone prevents a lot of people from working out at all. However, working out, as long as you do it correctly, is actually so good for your joint health! The muscles around your joints can relieve a lot of the pressure and pain you feel in your joints, if you work them out properly and strengthen them. If you aren’t sure how to do that, here are a few ideas for you!
High knee pull down
Start out standing straight with your feet hip width apart and your arms extended above you. Bend one of your knees and pull it straight up, as close to your belly button as you can. As you bring your knee up, bend your elbows and pull them down. This will help engage your core! Envision yourself pulling something down with your arms. You can also do this with ankle weights and holding small weights in your hands to make this more challenging.
Squat side step
Get into a deep squat. Slowly, walk to the side. Bring your feet back together, and repeat. This is a really simple exercise but it will work your legs and core! We recommend doing a set to one side, such as 10 steps, and then repeat it on the other side, as well.
Knee tuck crunches
This exercise should probably be done on a yoga mat, to relieve pressure from your tailbone. Lift your legs, and lift your upper body as well. Balancing, bring your knees into your chest, and then extend your legs back out. Repeat this is as many times as your desire. This exercise really works your core!