MOVEMENT TOOLKIT
Starting Moving
For many people just the thought of exercising fills them with dread but the thought of MOVING is less daunting.
Moving our bodies will benefit so much more than just our muscles and joints. It helps our heart and circulation, our digestion and the latest research shows that it can even promote the formation of new neurons in our brains that can help our memory, mood and emotional well-being.
Moving in childhood and adolescence is essential for bone density in adult life and keeping moving in later life and doing some resistance exercises can help keep your bone density higher and help prevent you from falling.
There is a level of activity to suit nearly everyone but if you are unsure about taking up moving then check with your health practitioner or doctor before starting.
So How Might You Introduce Moving Into Your Day?
The best way to sustain a new habit is to find an activity that you enjoy…anything from pilates to mud runs but before you panic, not all activity requires you to leave the house.
You can dance to the radio or do squats each time you are waiting for the kettle to boil or march on the spot whilst you brush your teeth or during the ad breaks.
If moving is a real challenge you can still do it whilst sitting down. There are some links below for exercises that you can do in your favourite armchair.
If you are able to get out and about then there is walking, cycling and gardening.
There is an added social benefit of doing an activity with others and for example in our parish (and just beyond) there are many opportunities to do this: at the Tennis Club, at the Community Plot at the allotments, at Pilates classes in the village hall or join the Preservation Society on their monthly walk. There are also a wide variety of classes at the East Sussex National’s Horsted Health Club so find what suits you and keep moving.
If you have arthritis or osteoporosis there are links in this toolkits that are suitable for your needs and if you are experiencing chronic pain then seeing one of our practitioners may help you on your way.
Getting some help
If pain, discomfort or stiffness is preventing you from moving then our Osteopaths or our Remedial Movement Practitioner can help. They will be able to assess, treat and advise you on the best way to get active.
Start your journey towards better health.
If you would like some help starting to get moving then do book an appointment.
Call us on 01825 840582 or email hello@osteopathyforall.co.uk.