JOINT STIFFNESS RELIEF 101 | 5 exercises for stiff, arthritic joints | Dr. Alyssa Kuhn

Joint stiffness can be one of the most frustrating symptoms when it comes to osteoarthritis. Whether it is knee stiffness, back stiffness, neck stiffness, or shoulder stiffness- it's time to get those joints moving.

Joint stiffness usually occurs after sitting or standing in the same position for longer than 20-30 minutes. Simple movement can help blood flow and circulate some of the inflammation out of the joint. The more we can use our muscles, the less inflammation that sticks around. If your joints feel like cement blocks when you try to get up and walk, try these 5 simple exercises for joint stiffness relief with Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, physical therapist and arthritis specialist with Keep the Adventure Alive.

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Disclaimer: This post is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Kuhn and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Move Well Age Well, LLC and Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this video or site.

[janearcher]

Alyssa thankyou for being inspirational and encouraging confidence your excercises and advice is life changing xxx

[denawilson]

Great info. I need to commit to doing these. My legs feel like cement blocks - you described it perfectly

[debbieanderson]

This is some great info to know! Thank you very much for this vid!

[nancynottage]

Thank you! This is awesome and doable. Just did it before getting out of bed.

[pamblackwood]

Thank you! Great movement when sitting in chair with grand baby!

[cackleberryfarm]

Great video!! LOVE the energy! Got anything for the hands :-)

[ruthanngreuling]

Hi! Do these exercises work for hip stiffness too?

[aschem]

I have scoliosis. It is so painful near the ribs. Do you have any exercises for that specific region?

[annecarr]

The muscles behind my ankles are staffing up. This makes it difficult to walk
What exercises can I do?

[Babymavashi]

These exercises are great but is there anything we can do to get rid of stiffness for good eventually. I am 76 years old and had both Knee Replacement surgery done . Sis months after the second surgery my knees, hamstrings gets so stiff, it is unbearable sometimes. I just can’t rest. I do water aerobics, yoga positions and also all your exercises. Still the relief is temporary. How long this will go on? What can I do to get rid of the stiffness.

[survival]

My legs have bow legged and gotten very thin.

[bigcatproductions]

I found relief from Major pain after I divorced Beverly, 35 years ago 🎉