7 Morning Stretches to Ease Muscle Stiffness

Hey friends.

We’re in late August now—the hottest, stickiest stretch of the summer. The days are long, the air is heavy, and for a lot of us, that means more swelling, stiffness, and fatigue. If you deal with arthritis, gout, or fibromyalgia, you probably feel those flare-ups hit harder when the humidity is high or after a hot, restless night.

That’s why I always recommend starting your mornings with two simple things:

1. Gentle stretches to loosen your muscles and get blood flowing.

2. Lifetones Uric Acid Support to help flush out the uric acid that’s making stiffness worse.

When the heat makes everything feel heavier, stretching + Lifetones help lighten the load.

Together, they can help you move easier—even in the dog days of summer.

 

1. Morning Wake-Up Stretch 🛌

👉 Helps with general stiffness

While still in bed, reach your arms overhead and stretch your legs out as far as they’ll go. Hold for a few seconds, then relax.

💡 Tip: This stretch wakes up your muscles gently, especially if hot, humid nights leave you feeling heavy or sluggish.

2. Gentle Neck Rolls 🌀

👉 Helps with fibromyalgia and neck tension

Slowly roll your head left, then right. Keep it light.

💡 Tip: Rolling your neck increases blood flow and eases stiffness after a night of tossing and turning in hot weather.

3. Shoulder Shrugs and Rolls 🤸

👉 Helps with shoulder tension

Shrug up, drop down, roll forward, roll back.

💡 Tip: Summer chores like moving coolers, carrying groceries, or lifting patio furniture can strain your shoulders—this stretch helps relieve that tension.

4. Standing Forward Bend 💪

👉 Helps with back stiffness

Bend forward, let your arms dangle, sway gently.

💡 Tip:A forward bend stretches your lower back and hamstrings, helping you stay limber even on hot mornings when stiffness can feel heavier.

5. Seated Torso Twist 🌀

👉 Helps with spine flexibility

Twist gently in your chair, left and right.

💡 Tip: If heat keeps you indoors or sitting more than usual, twisting your torso keeps your spine flexible and eases tension.

6. Wrist and Hand Stretch ✋

👉 Helps with arthritis in the hands

Extend one arm, palm up, gently pull fingers back. Switch sides.

💡 Tip: Hot weather can make joints feel swollen and stiff. A few seconds of stretching keeps your hands nimble and reduces discomfort.

7. Hip Flexor Stretch 🏋️

👉 Helps with hip stiffness and gout discomfort

Step one foot back, bend your front knee, push hips forward. Switch sides.

💡 Tip: Long summer days on your feet, or sitting during cookouts and family visits, can tighten your hips. This stretch opens them up and improves mobility.

One Last Tip

Late August heat can make swelling and stiffness worse. Stretching helps the outside. Uric Acid Support helps the inside. Together, they help you move more freely—even on the hottest days.

Don’t just stretch—support your body from the inside out.

👉 Ready to feel lighter and more comfortable as summer winds down?