The prolonged lockdown has made staying home the new normal. While gym enthusiasts may feel like this lockdown is going to sabotage their fitness progress, reducing muscle stiffness is one of the first steps towards getting active and healthy at home.

"Late night screen use, irregular sleep and diet habits have a toll on an already-disturbed exercise regime causing body aches. Whether you love or hate it, exercise is something that is going to strengthen your immune system and improve your mental health, which will not only keep you calm during this frightening time but can also protect you from any kind of infections and viruses. Neck, shoulder, back and leg areas should be focused to maintain the much needed flexibility and agility," Dr Girish L. Bhalerao, Consultant Orthopaedic surgeon, Wockhardt Hospitals told IANSlife.