First, our joints can become less lubricated, and the space between parts of our spine can narrow, Winnie Yu, PT, DPT, CSCSa physical therapist and strength coach in New York City, tells SELF.
These transformations can increase your chances of suffering from certain injuries and conditions such as herniated discs, bone spurs, arthritisSpinal stenosis, or narrowing of the spaces inside the spine, causing pressure on the spinal cord and nerves.
“Especially if you target mobility early on, and incorporate it as part of your lifestyle, you can reduce your risk of injury,” says Dr. Yu. On a less serious scale, mobile working can also combat chronic harassment e.g Back pain and Eccentric hips That gets in the way of feeling your best day in and day out.
This is especially true for those of us who spend a large portion of the day sitting, which tightens our hips and back and encourages less than ideal action. Pose. In this regard, mobility exercises can help you stand (or sit) straighter while relieving the tightness caused by all that time standing on your butt, explains Dr. Yu. A 20-year-old might not feel all that sore from a day spent hunched over a computer, but those of us in our mid-to-late 30s (and beyond) likely will, which is why targeted stretching exercises can be a lifesaver.
Texture in mobility movements can also benefit your workouts. This is because if you’re tight in certain areas — for example, your upper back, mid-back, or hips — you can compensate by overusing other areas, such as your shoulders, neck, and lower back, which ultimately increases your chances of experiencing strains and injuries there. By reducing problem areas, you can avoid these problems altogether, improving your ability to exercise in the long term.
