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Why movement is essential for joint pain and how to do it the right way

Joint pain can seriously disrupt your daily life. Whether it is knee problems, back pain, hip complaints or shoulder pain, many people think resting is the best solution. However, too much rest can actually make your symptoms worse. Movement with joint pain is essential to maintaining healthy joints and can help reduce the pain. In this article, we explain why movement is so important for joint pain and how to do it safely.

What happens with joint pain?

With joint pain, the joints, such as knees, hips or shoulders, may become inflamed or worn. Without sufficient movement, the joints can become stiff and worsen. Movement ensures that the joints stay supple, the cartilage stays in good condition, and the muscles around the joints become stronger.

Why movement is important for joint pain

  1. Stronger muscles around your joints
    By doing exercises for joint pain, you strengthen the muscles around the joints. Strong muscles relieve pressure on the joints and ensure that you experience less pain during movement.
  2. Better blood circulation
    Regular movement for joint pain promotes blood circulation, which helps provide the joints with nutrients and remove waste products. This can reduce pain and improve mobility.
  3. Increased flexibility and mobility
    Movement ensures that your joints stay flexible. This prevents stiffness and increases your range of motion. Greater flexibility makes it easier to perform daily activities without pain.
  4. Pain relief through movement
    Doing light exercises for joint pain stimulates the production of endorphins, the so-called "happiness hormones." These help relieve pain and provide a sense of relaxation.

How can you move safely with joint pain?

Movement is important, but you must do it safely so as not to aggravate your joint pain. Here are some tips for safe movement with joint pain:

  1. Start slow and build up
    Start with light, low-impact exercises and gradually increase intensity. This prevents overloading your joints.
  2. Choose exercises suitable for joint pain
    Not all exercises are suitable for joint pain. Choose exercises for knee problems, back pain, hip complaints or shoulder pain that relieve the joints. Activities such as walking, cycling or swimming are ideal.
  3. Listen to your body
    It is important to listen to your body. If an exercise causes pain, stop immediately and try another. Movement with joint pain must always be pain-free.
  4. Use support if necessary
    Sometimes an aid, such as a brace or walking stick, can be useful to provide extra support during movement. This helps relieve the joints and reduce pain.
  5. Warm up and cooling down
    Make sure to do a good warm-up before you start moving. This prepares your joints for load. Finish with a cool-down to relax your muscles and improve flexibility.

How our app can help you

Movement is crucial for relieving joint pain, but it can be difficult to find the right exercises. Our Motimove app offers exercise programs targeted to your specific joint complaints, whether it's knee, back, hip, or shoulder pain. With videos of exercises specially designed for your symptoms, you can start moving safely and reduce the pain.

The app not only helps you find the right exercises, but also to track your progress. This way you can monitor your joint pain and measure the effectiveness of your exercises. By keeping track of statistics, you get insight into your progress and can further tailor the exercises to your personal needs.

Download the Motimove app today and start moving in a way that's good for your joints. Whether you suffer from knee, back, hip, or shoulder pain, the Motimove app offers you the right tools to relieve pain and improve your mobility.

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