Arthritis can also be an auto immune (rheumatoid) or it can be osteo related. This is a therapeutic yoga sequence specifically designed for when your body is experiencing flair ups.
A gentle sequence to build strenght and mobility in inflammed, arthritic, or tired hands.
The first 'Yoga for Arthritis' back sequence. Follow the stretches in the seated Cat Pose move to build and maintain mobility in an arthritic, sore, or stiff back.
The shoulder poses are good for anyone with arthritis in the shoulder joints, or previously injured or tight shoulders and chest muscles. The shoulder poses are also fabulous for those working at a desk all day or who have neck and back pain.
*N.B. For those with fusion in the spine, e.g. as a result of Ankylosing Spondilytis, these back poses may be inaccessible to you. In this case, work through the shoulder poses instead to maintain mobility in the shoulder joints.
Although knee arthritis makes it difficult to move painlessly, Yoga can help relieve some of the Arthritic symptoms. Return power to your knees again with help from a certified Yoga instructor in this free video.
