Health27 Jan 2009 07:22 am
Have you considered yoga for joint pain relief? Tying yourself up like a pretzel might be the last thing you want to do — or even attempt. However, there are many yoga teachers who offer classes for people with arthritis and other conditions which make them less mobile. You’ll find that even simple stretches help you to get increased mobility. Not only that, you’ll also feel better. Where yoga shines is in its ability to get your muscles to relax. This is important because a lot of joint pain is caused by muscle tension, which decreases the blood flow to the joints.