Arthritis is a common disease which causes inflammation or swelling of the joints. If you are suffering from arthritis, you know medication is a good way to help treat your condition. However, you may also know medication is usually not enough on its own.

If have been reading my articles, you know by now yoga can be an all purpose full body workout. There are also other ways you can use yoga to help your health and wellness. How? Well, an effective way to treat arthritis is regular exercise to help increase circulation and alleviate inflammation. Here are few simple exercises you can try right away to give your hands and ankles a little relief.

1.) The Hand Clench

To do this exercise, fully extend your fingers then clench your hand. Hold tight for thirty seconds and release. Next, slowly bend your wrist back and forward. After that, rotate it in a circular fashion. Be careful to not over extend the joint. Rather, concentrate on completing a smooth and normal full range of motion.

2.) Ankle Bend

This is similar to the wrist exercise, but with your ankle. First, try slowly bending the joint backward and forward. If you can, try holding each position for around thirty seconds. Again, do not over extend the joint. If you feel too much pain, do not push it. Just try to concentrate getting a complete motion. After loosening up your ankle, slowly rotate it clockwise.

If done regularly, these simple exercises can help rehabilitate your joints, reduce inflammation, and help them become more resistant to arthritis pain. The most important thing is concentrating on making your joints stronger. By making your joints stronger through yoga, you can reduce the risk of your condition becoming worse.

If you like what you experience, I passionately suggest you give more thought to incorporating yoga as part of your daily routine. The more yoga you do, the more benefits you will receive from the exercises. In the end, you will be healthier due to an active lifestyle guided by yoga.