Whereas morning stiffness is usually the worst a part of PMR, staying nonetheless for lengthy durations throughout the day may trigger muscle tissues and joints to tighten up once more. Light, common motion all through the day might assist cut back stiffness, keep mobility, and stop muscle tissues from turning into deconditioned, Birnbaum says.
Birnbaum, who was identified with PMR in 2000, suggests quick walks, gentle stretching or altering positions to maintain the physique transferring with out overexertion. You might even set an hourly timer to remind your self to rise up for a tempo across the dwelling, Steinbarger says.
Yoga and tai chi additionally assist keep flexibility over time for individuals with PMR, says Aixa Toledo-Garcia, MD, a rheumatologist and the chief medical officer on the Heart for Rheumatology, which has a number of areas in New York state. “[They] can assist mitigate steroid-associated muscle atrophy, enhance flexibility, and cut back stiffness and ache,” she says.
They’re additionally nice for mobility, stability, and lowering the danger of falls, Steinbarger notes.
