Millions suffer from morning stiffness

Remember when you were a kid and you woke up, threw the covers aside, and hit the ground running? For most adults, that kind of flexibility and energy first thing in the morning is a thing of the past. Depending on a number of factors, morning stiffness ranges anywhere from feeling “a bit creaky” for 5-10 minutes to spending the first two hours of the day combating real pain in your muscles, joints, and connective tissues.

One of the most common complaints associated with morning stiffness is back pain. Six or eight hours of lying supine can have a deleterious effect on the spine. If you suffer from an inflammatory condition such as arthritis or fibromyalgia, you may have pain in many areas of your body, including major joints like knees and hips that take a beating during the day.

If you’re one of the millions who suffers from morning stiffness, there are things you can do to lessen or even prevent this problem. For example, before getting out of bed, try sitting up and stretching your arms over your head and bending side to side. These simple activities can help improve blood flow throughout the body which loosens up muscles and joints.

Others have found a better solution

One of the best ways to combat morning stiffness is to make sure you get regular exercise that does not include too much impact, such as walking. In addition, examine what you’re eating during the day. Striving to eat a healthier diet, free of artificial ingredients and simple sugars, can significantly improve overall health.

Taking a hot shower first thing in the morning also helps to warm up joints and muscles. You also may want to consider following your hot shower with a set of knee bends. Knee bends recruit many different muscles groups, making them an efficient way to get the blood circulating.

Finally, there are a number of supplements for joints and muscles that can help improve the way your body feels when you get out of bed.

Set your alarm

Making sure you have enough time in the morning to work through back pain and help your body warm up with a hot shower and stretching is key.

Read more about supplements that can help reduce morning stiffness in your joints and muscles on the Vibrant Nutraceuticals website. We offer a number of high quality, plant-sourced supplements that can help you get off to a good start every day.