Dr Nitika Kohli, Ayurvedic physician and Founder of Aimil Healthcare and Research Centre (AHRC, India), says many people sleep for 7-8 hours but still wake up feeling sore and tired in the morning.
A good way to start your day is to do some simple stretches to help your body settle after waking up that everyone should try for optimal health benefits.
According to Dr. Kohli, stretching helps with issues like muscle stiffness, tension, and pain. Here are some of the key benefits:
Reduce stress and fatigue
Stretching helps relieve tension in the body, relaxes tense muscles after a night's rest, thereby improving mood and feeling more refreshed and alert.
Increase energy
Stretching helps stimulate the nervous system, increasing alertness and energy for the day. It also helps reduce fatigue, motivating you to start a more productive day.
Enhance blood circulation
When you stretch, blood circulates better to your muscles and joints, helping your body function more efficiently and reducing your risk of problems like cramps or muscle fatigue.
Improve flexibility
Stretching helps keep your muscles flexible. Flexibility gives your joints a better range of motion.
Less pain
Morning stretches will help relieve joint and muscle pain.
Improve posture
Stretching exercises help release tension in the neck, shoulders and back, which improves body posture, reducing spinal problems or back pain that often occurs when sitting for long periods of time.
Reduce the risk of injury
Stretching warms up your muscles, making them more flexible and ready for the day's activities. This reduces the risk of strain or injury during other physical activities.
Create healthy habits
Starting your day with a stretching routine helps build positive exercise habits that will help you maintain your health and improve your fitness over the long term.
Stretching in the morning not only helps the body become more flexible but also brings many physical and mental health benefits, starting a new day full of energy.
