When your joints feel stiff, movement might be the last thing on your mind. But the right kind of stretching can actually help you feel better—supporting flexibility, circulation, and overall mobility. When paired with targeted topicals, it can make a real difference in how your body moves and recovers.
Here’s a simple, joint-friendly stretching routine designed to help you move with more ease.
Before You Begin: Prep for Success
🟢 Warm Up Your Joints – A gentle walk, light arm circles, or soft knee bends help loosen things up.
🟢 Apply Blunt Botanicals Topicals – Massaging our Jointment Massage Butter or Jointment To Go onto areas of tension can help prepare your body for movement.
🟢 Breathe Deeply – Inhale through your nose, exhale slowly—this helps muscles relax.
5 Gentle Stretches for Joint Mobility & Comfort
1. Seated Shoulder & Neck Release
✔️ Sit tall with feet flat on the ground.
✔️ Slowly tilt your head toward one shoulder, keeping both shoulders relaxed.
✔️ Hold for 20–30 seconds, then switch sides.
✔️ Enhance it: Gently massage our topicals into the neck and shoulders before stretching.
🔹 Why it helps: Loosens tension in the upper body and improves mobility.
2. Supported Forward Fold (for Lower Back & Hips)
✔️ Stand with feet hip-width apart, bending knees slightly.
✔️ Hinge at the hips and fold forward, letting arms hang.
✔️ Rest hands on a chair or block for support.
✔️ Hold for 30 seconds, breathing deeply.
🔹 Why it helps: Encourages flexibility in the spine and releases lower back tightness.
3. Gentle Seated Knee Hug (for Hips & Lower Back)
✔️ Sit on a sturdy chair with feet flat.
✔️ Bring one knee toward your chest, holding under your thigh for support.
✔️ Hold for 20 seconds, then switch sides.
✔️ Enhance it: Massage our Jointment Massage Butter or Jointment To Go onto your knees before stretching.
🔹 Why it helps: Eases stiffness in the hips and lower back.
4. Wrist & Hand Mobility Stretch
✔️ Extend one arm forward, palm facing up.
✔️ Use the opposite hand to gently press fingers downward.
✔️ Hold for 20 seconds, then switch hands.
🔹 Why it helps: Supports wrist and hand flexibility, especially if you use your hands a lot.
5. Legs-Up-the-Wall Relaxation (for Circulation & Recovery)
✔️ Lie on your back with legs resting against a wall.
✔️ Keep arms relaxed by your sides, palms up.
✔️ Breathe deeply for 1–2 minutes.
✔️ Enhance it: Apply Jointment Massage Butter or Jointment To Go to feet and calves before resting.
🔹 Why it helps: Encourages blood flow, soothes tired legs, and promotes deep relaxation.
After Stretching: Keep the Benefits Going
✅ Hydrate & Rest – Muscles and joints recover best when hydrated.
✅ Reapply Topicals – A light massage with Jointment Massage Butter or Jointment To Go post-stretch can help support ongoing comfort.
✅ Stay Consistent – Stretching regularly helps maintain mobility over time.
Your body moves better when it’s supported. Try this routine daily and explore our botanical topicals to keep your joints feeling their best.