In the absence of stress, our joints can lose mobility, and we begin to experience discomfort when moving. In this case, a number of exercises that need to be done in order to improve the mobility of the joints will be helpful. These exercises will help with rheumatoid arthritis and will also help prevent muscle wasting.
Instructions
Step 1
Lie on your back with your arms extended along your torso. Bend your knees - first the right, then the left, alternately sliding your heels on the floor. Do this exercise for five minutes.
Step 2
Stay in the same position. Bend your legs, then alternately pull them to your stomach - first the right, then the left. Pause between leg movements for one to two seconds. Do the exercise for five to ten minutes.
Step 3
Lying on the floor in the starting position, swing your knees to the right and to the left. Do the exercise for one to two minutes.
Step 4
Keep your legs straight with your feet extended towards you. Lift your legs up one by one, holding them at the top point for half a second-second.
Step 5
Roll over onto your stomach with your arms extended along your torso. Tighten and relax your buttocks for two to three minutes.
Step 6
Lying on your stomach, face down, spread your straight legs to the sides for a few seconds, then bring them back. Do the exercise seven to eight times.
