Gentle moves in bed for stiff mornings
The first steps out of bed feel like someone else’s feet.
Hips, back, fingers. Stiff before the day starts.
Why mornings got harder
Joint and muscle pain are among the commonest symptoms around menopause.
Stiff fingers in the morning are common now.
Joints like movement more than rest. In trials, regular exercise eased knee pain.
Six moves, before standing
- On the back. Point and flex the feet, slowly.
- Knees bent. Rock them side to side.
- Hug both knees gently. Small circles.
- Arms overhead. Stretch long through the fingers and heels.
- Roll to one side. Rest a moment.
- Press up to sitting with the arms. Three breaths. Then stand, slowly.
Free. No account. Six minutes.
A calm voice counts each move. Every move is shown.
Try the morning moves nowKeep it inside comfort
Every move small and slow. Make it smaller if it pulls.
Stiff is fine. Sharp is not: stop, and ask a doctor.
Nothing here jumps or kneels on a hard floor.
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