What a joint-friendly practice looks like
Chair support, blocks, straps and bolsters can reduce the load on a painful joint and make a movement easier to control. The appropriate range depends on which joint is affected, how symptoms behave and whether there is an active flare.
Gentle, slower practices may be more suitable than demanding sequences. The goal is to work within a manageable range rather than force a joint deeper simply to reach a particular shape.
Let the affected joint guide the modification
A pose that feels comfortable for one person may aggravate another person's knee, hip, wrist or shoulder. If a movement increases joint pain or symptoms persist after practice, reduce the range, add support or stop and seek appropriate clinical advice.
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