Tight muscles, weak muscles and stiff joints are the leading causes of pain in later life – and physiotherapist Will Harlow says there’s plenty we can do to protect our comfort, mobility and independence as we age.
He breaks down the simple tests we can do at home to check our strength and balance, as well as science-backed strategies for dealing with chronic back pain, arthritis, osteoporosis and muscle weakness.
In this episode:
· The daily habits that can keep us pain-free
· Why losing mobility and independence doesn’t need to be inevitable
· The early warning signs of mobility loss
· Why it’s possible to build muscle at any age – even in your 80s and 90s
· Why beginners have more to gain from strength training
· What to do if exercise is painful
· How to reduce arthritis pain
· Is there enough evidence to support peptide injections?
· Ice or heat: which is better for joint pain and stiffness?
· Why hip mobility and strength are key to healthy ageing
· Tips for relieving back pain
· Will’s 3-2-1 method for building strength in just 40 minutes per week
· 3 simple habits for building bone density
· Exercise ‘snacks’ to try at home
· The link between grip strength and longevity
Links mentioned in the episode:
· Dr Gabrielle Lyon podcast about resistance training and muscle
· Sabrina Pace-Humphreys podcast about running in later life
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