Full Body Stretching Routines

Brynmor
Brynmor Member Posts: 1,755
edited 12. Apr 2022, 13:51 in Let's Move

Three-part full body stretch series

Physiotherapist Jay leads this series of full body stretches tailored to different times of the day. Combat morning stiffness, increase flexibility during the day and then relax with an evening stretch. The series is designed to give you the tools you need to help get more movement in your life every day and to give you more confidence.


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  • Brynmor
    Brynmor Member Posts: 1,755

    Full body stretching: Morning routine

    In the first episode of our brand new full body stretching series, join physiotherapist Jay Milomo as he guides you through a follow-along twenty-minute routine designed especially for your morning. From the neck, shoulder, hands and fingers down to the knees and ankles, Jay guides you through commonly recommended exercises for people living with arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions. Did you know it can be particularly helpful to get the body moving when you first wake up? It can help reduce morning stiffness and pain. It also sets you up for the day and can help make everyday tasks like opening doors or reaching for things easier. Designed to be incorporated into your daily routine, these exercises can be done anywhere – all you need is twenty minutes.

    Time: 20 min

    Items to bring along: a chair, sturdy step or stair


  • Brynmor
    Brynmor Member Posts: 1,755

    Full body stretching: Daytime routine

    In the second episode of our brand new full body stretching series, join physiotherapist Jay Milomo as he guides you through a follow-along twenty-minute routine designed especially for the middle of your day. From the neck, shoulder, hands and fingers down to the knees and ankles, Jay guides you through commonly recommended exercises for people living with arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions. Keeping active throughout the day helps keep joints mobile and can help reduce pain and fatigue. Designed to be incorporated into your daily routine, these exercises can be done anywhere – all you need is twenty minutes.

    Time: 20 min

    Items to bring along: Towel (or similar), a chair


  • Brynmor
    Brynmor Member Posts: 1,755

    Full body stretching: Evening routine

    In the final episode of our full body stretching series, join physiotherapist Jay Milomo for a special, relaxing evening stretch. In this follow-along mindful routine you will gently stretch your body whilst focusing on your breathing, helping you to wind down from the day. You can carry out the movements on a chair, sofa or bed.

    Jay guides you through twenty minutes of commonly recommended exercises for people living with arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions including gentle stretches for the neck, arms and legs.

    Designed to be incorporated into your daily routine, these exercises can be done anywhere.

    Time: 20 min

    Items to bring along: Towel (or similar).