Also known commonly as stiffness, loss of movement / range of motion is a type of problem in which the joint cannot move to the right direction and is associated with lots of pain and uneasiness. A reduction in the movement in any part of the joints is called as loss of movement or range of motion. This type of health issue arises at an old age, but there is good number of conditions related to it. There are number of exercises that have help in boosting the joint flexibility.
Causes:
Some of the causes of loss of movement/range of motion are:
- Muscular stiffness
- Joint pain
- Joint Dislocation
- Fracture at the joint area
- Soft tissue inflammation or swelling