In today's COVID Pandemic era we all have realised how important it is to remain HEALTHY so today I am sharing some information about one aspect of health which is FLEXIBILTY of muscles
Have you ever wonder why we loose FLEXIBILITY as we advance in age and How to maintain it?
FLEXIBILITY means we can move our body parts freely without any pain. it depends on the connective tissues that surrounds the muscles. The components of connective tissues are collagen and elastin. As we advance in age, our flexibility reduces due to inflammation , wear and tear in muscles and connective tissues surrounds the muscles.
PHSIOTHERAPY can help to maintain and improve flexibility with STRETCHING EXERCISES. DIET ( nutrition) also helps to improve flexibility.
FOOD that helps to maintain flexibility are vitamin C, essential fatty acids, sulfur and water
Essential fatty acids are Omega 3 and Omega 6 which are found in flex seeds, liquid oil, walnut and supplements.
VITAMIN C is available in citrus fruits like oranges, pineapple, strawberries tomatoes, broccoli.
SULFUR from sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, onion, garlic.
STRETCHING exercises includes stretching of all the muscles of the body. Main muscles are calf muscles, hamstring, quadriceps, hip flexors, back and neck muscles.
~ MAHAVIR PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC ~
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