Autoimmune and the Physical Self
Autoimmune and the Physical Self
Autoimmune and the Physical Self
The last thing you want to do when your Autoimmune Disease is causing issues is to think about physical exercise! I totally appreciate that!
The physical component of our health is a bit more straightforward to discuss as it is something we confront every day.
It encompasses our physical activity, the integrity of our muscles, and quite literally, our body mechanics.
There is a common misconception that as we age, our health naturally declines. We hear it all the time from doctors that the ageing process is synonymous with our bodies breaking down and becoming sick.
However, this information is wrong!
Our health doesn’t decline naturally with age! Instead, our choices are what facilitate this breakdown.
As we age, we begin to exercise less. This is not due to be unable to exercise; it is a choice we make because we get busy and it is justified not to be as active.
A sedentary lifestyle breeds a dangerous cycle of health issues, including muscle atrophy. Muscle atrophy increases joint pressure, decreases flexibility, and escalates pain. Pain, then, causes us to continue not exercising, which leads to more muscle loss and further joint restriction and pain.
Can you guess the solution? Get moving!
Finding an exercise routine that feels right for you is one of the most important health decisions you can make. If you are currently in pain, however, you must start slow and work with a professional to guide you through a routine that will not worsen any complications.
Do you have a minute? Why not walk around your home. Perhaps park your car further away from the shops and walk that little bit extra.
We can all start small and work our way up.
Even the smallest of steps improves our physical self.
I hope you have enjoyed this information. Until next time!
Emma Alexander-Cook.
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