My knees are simply stiff and will only bend to a point before anymore will cause pain. Going farther is possible, but its tough. I want to make my knees flexible without straining them through large amounts of pressure, particularly in ways such as the traditional japanese style of sitting with the legs tucked under, which I can do, but through pain and stress. I'm under twenty so any tips you have should be helpful and managable.
2006-06-24 18:30:13 · 6 answers · asked by mintai2003 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
yea you should stretch as often as you can in a comfortable postition where you have slight tension but not pain..this sight has some tips http://health.ivillage.com/active/astretch/topics/0,,4vgg,00.html
2006-06-24 18:34:38 · answer #1 · answered by dandaman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pilates is really good for increasing strength and flexibility. There was this one guy in my class with the same problem as you, except that he was around the age of 50. Anyways, despite his age and extreme inflexibilty, after 3 months of doing pilates just once a week, he was able to stretch and flex further than he ever could. Good luck!
2006-06-24 18:37:12 · answer #2 · answered by hapi82 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a warm pool or hot tub. Doing stretching, even aerobics in water is easier on the joints, and can really enhance your range of motion
2006-06-24 18:34:22 · answer #3 · answered by snoweagleltd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stretch in the morning and night. Everyday and you'll be more flexible. simple ^_^
2006-06-24 18:34:20 · answer #4 · answered by Confused 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stretch before doing anything active...and drink lots of water.
2006-06-24 18:32:27 · answer #5 · answered by n/a 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea, stretching daily, but do not over-do it...
2006-06-24 18:35:39 · answer #6 · answered by serpent2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋