As temperatures drop, many mothers begin to feel that familiar stiffness in their knees, the kind that makes climbing stairs harder and morning routines slower. Winter often aggravates joint pain, especially for women who are constantly on their feet.
Manisha Yadav, a yoga instructor, shares in her November 29 Instagram post 5 simple things your mother should do to keep knee pain away.
1. Strengthen knees while sitting
Manisha suggests a simple seated leg lift. “Sit on a chair or sofa and raise the leg straight forward, then bring it down. Do this 15 times for each leg.” This helps activate the thigh muscles that support the knees.
2. Stretch with support
For gentle mobility, she recommends stretching with back support. “Sit with your back supported, legs stretched out with a cushion under the knees and calves. Stretch and relax your feet 15 times each,” she says. This reduces stiffness and improves circulation.
3. Activate calf muscles for better stability
Talking about another easy exercise, she said, “Take wall support. Raise your heels and put them down, 15 times.” Manisha noted that this helps activate the calf muscles, improving balance and reducing pressure on the knees.
4. Reduce knee strain with ankle mobility work
Manisha shared, “Support your back against the wall, keep your feet slightly away, raise the front part of your feet and bring it down.” According to her, this move improves ankle flexibility, which helps take strain off the knee joint.
5. Massage for warmth and relief
She also recommended including a soothing ritual, saying, “Do a warm sesame oil massage in circular motions, preferably under morning sunlight.” Manisha explained that this helps improve circulation, relax stiff muscles, and provides natural warmth during winter.
