A yoga teacher recommends these five poses if you struggle with joint pain

Joint pain is a common issue that can be caused by anything from illness to poor posture.

I spoke to yoga instructor Ilana Sabban from Move Studios , who explained that arthritis, previous injuries, and a lack of mobility and strength around the joint can also be causes—but sometimes it can be down to muscle weakness, too.

“When the muscles surrounding a joint are weak or tight, more pressure is placed directly on the joint itself, which can lead to inflammation, stiffness and discomfort,” she says. You may like

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