Trampolines 'could benefit chronic pain sufferers'
10/12/2009 Trampolines are not just for gymnasts and could provide benefits for people suffering with chronic pain, according to the writer of one health blog.
Barbara Sinclair, author of the blog, operates a group in New York to help those with chronic pain through holistic healing methods.
She recommends that spending just ten minutes a day spent on a mini trampoline can improve symptoms considerably.
Ms Sinclair said: "This gentle form of exercise gets both the heart and the lymphatic system pumping, circulates more oxygen to the tissues, loosens muscles, fights depression and promotes restful sleep – all critical for anyone’s health, but especially for a chronic pain sufferer."
According to the blog, putting on some music is a great way to get started before using "whatever upper arm and lower body movements feel good".
Trampolines can be a benefit for those who suffer from joint pain and often have trouble exercising. The exercise is extremely low impact as the trampoline pad absorbs 80 per cent of the energy from the bounce.
Barbara Sinclair, author of the blog, operates a group in New York to help those with chronic pain through holistic healing methods.
She recommends that spending just ten minutes a day spent on a mini trampoline can improve symptoms considerably.
Ms Sinclair said: "This gentle form of exercise gets both the heart and the lymphatic system pumping, circulates more oxygen to the tissues, loosens muscles, fights depression and promotes restful sleep – all critical for anyone’s health, but especially for a chronic pain sufferer."
According to the blog, putting on some music is a great way to get started before using "whatever upper arm and lower body movements feel good".
Trampolines can be a benefit for those who suffer from joint pain and often have trouble exercising. The exercise is extremely low impact as the trampoline pad absorbs 80 per cent of the energy from the bounce.
