06/10/2026
Our bones, muscles, and joints work as a team to help us move, stay balanced, and keep doing the things we love, whether that's spending time with whānau or getting out in our community.
Keeping your tinana moving helps you stay strong and flexible, and supports healthy joints. It doesn’t need to be complicated. Look for simple ways to add movement into your day, whether you’re at home, out in the mara, or spending time with whanau.
Moving regularly helps your strength, flexibility and joint health. This might be a short hikoi, some mahi in the mara, a swim at the pools or lake when it warms up, a bike ride, or just standing up and stretching after sitting for a bit. Everyday mahi around the whare also keeps your body moving. Start gently, choose what feels right for you, and build up slowly.
It’s normal to feel a little bit of discomfort when you start moving more, but it should be mild and not make your pain worse.
Pain and stiffness aren't something you have to put up with as you get older. If your symptoms stick around, get worse, or stop you from doing the things you love, have a korero with one of our Health Coaches. This free service is here for all in the rohe of Tūwharetoa - if you are reading this, then that's probably you!
