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4 Things To Do if You Wake Up Feeling Achy

Why are you feeling so achy and stiff in the morning? Could it be an old, ill-suited mattress? An unsupportive pillow? A poor sleeping position? Do you have an underlying health condition like osteoarthritis? What about dehydration? Maybe itu2019s a combination of these issues, or maybe itu2019s something else entirely. Whatever the reason, a.m. stiffness is no joke! To get your day started in the right direction and help yourself feel more limber and energized in the morning, check out these four top tips from our physical therapy team.

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4 Things To Do if You Wake Up Feeling Achy

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  1. 4 THINGS TO DO IF YOU WAKE UP FEELING ACHY WWW.PT121.COM

  2. 1. DRINK UP Your body loses a lot of water at night while you’re sleeping, mostly through sweat and breath. So, it’s not unusual to wake up in the morning and be super dehydrated. 2. BREATHE! Deep breathing is so powerful that it’s routinely used as a way to relax the body, alleviate tension and stress, and decrease pain. 3. GET MOVING One of the best ways to stimulate circulation, increase tissue perfusion, and loosen up your connective tissues is to move! So, try to do some sort of physical activity soon after you wake up. 4. CONSULT WITH A PHYSICAL THERAPIST If your morning achiness is severe enough to cause you stress or affect your daily life, it may be time to consult with a physical therapist. original source: https://pt121.com/4-things-to-do-if-you-wake-up-feeling-achy/

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