How you feel when you wake up can set the tone for your entire day, which is why having a morning wellness routine is so important. And if you are someone who feels stiff and achy the moment you get out of bed, this should include starting your day with some movement, according to Dr. Leada Malek, PT, DPT, SCS.
As Dr. Malek explained in a recent Instagram post, plenty of different factors can lead to soreness in the morning, from something as simple as the firmness of your pillow to more serious issues like inflammation or tendon pain.
"The body does better with some active movement/stretches, but static stretching can feel good too," she wrote in her caption.