Move it or lose it!

No matter how much (or how little) exercise you currently do, I highly suggest you start using Intu-flow exercises.  I especially recommend these if you have trouble moving or are in pain.  It is a gentle way to wake up your joints and muscles and move toward a pain-free body.  Sound good?
Intu-flow is a series of exercises I was introduced to by a fellow massage therapist a few years ago.  It's one of the things that helped me manage the arthritis in my hips before getting them replaced.  The exercises are range-of-motion (ROM) movements for each joint in your body and the full body can be done in about ten minutes once you get the hang of it and remember them.  I have been recommending these exercises to my clients since I found them because of the positive effects I experience when using them.  The link above provides access to five free video lessons.  The first two are an introduction to the instructor, Scott, and his method and the last three provide the beginner ROM techniques for the whole body.  ROM exercises help our joints remain flexible and are often a better choice than stretching.  As with any exercise make sure you take it slow in the beginning and don't push yourself past what feels comfortable.  I hope they help you as much as they help me!