Kneeling may be symbolic of submission, but your knees, ankles, hips, and lower back still have physical limits. Before spending an extended period in position, take a few minutes to gently warm up and move the muscles and joints involved. This is particularly important if you spend most of your day sitting.

Change position when necessary and use padding when kneeling on hard surfaces. Numbness, sharp pain, or significant joint discomfort should not be treated as a test of obedience. Protecting your mobility today means you will still be able to kneel comfortably tomorrow.