6 simple exercises physical therapists wish everyone did to age well

In many cases, aches and pains can be a reflection of your daily routines.Habits like sitting at a desk all day, looking down at your phone or even straining to pick your socks up off the floor can lead to a body that feels creaky, tight and sore. Making time to practise good movement habits can keep you feeling limber and strong.Physical therapists know this all too well.“People come in with the same problems over and over again,” said Theresa Marko, a physical therapist in New York City.She often finds herself recommending the same exercises as solutions, she said – exercises that, for example, “counteract, you know, going to see The Odyssey for three hours.”We asked physical therapists to share the exercises they wish everyone incorporated into their fitness routines. Here are six that