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I often have heard many of my clients say they never stretch or forget to stretch, but when they do they experience the benefits of stretching, increased circulation and relaxation, less soreness and more flexibility. So how come so many of us do not incorporate a stretching route into our daily lives? I have a simple answer, lack of knowledge of the benefits and actual experience of these benefits. To a professional dancer and athlete, stretching is an essential part of their everyday training routine. To the average person wanting to get a workout in and stay fit with time constraints, well, the workout takes the priority and stretching a back seat or no seat at all. Baby boomers wanting to stay fit, healthy and flexible, are looking and embracing the importance of safe stretching into their lives.
Purpose of Stretch
Muscle requires a healthy range of motion to maintain proper functionally during movement and joints need this range of motion to allow for needed lubrication to stay functioning properly. Lack of a healthy range of motion in your joints leads to stiffness and muscle weakness.
Tips to the Perfect Stretch
Stretching is used to warm-up and cool down and to be taken with ease and conscious breath. First, the mind set one must adopt when stretching is the direct opposite of a “workout” mind set. To observe and listen to the muscle group/s being stretched with awareness of your breath and body is key. Usually what works best is an inhale for preparation and an exhalation on the execution of the stretch. I prefer to hold each stretch for a minimum of 2 to 3 deep breaths while gently allowing the elongation of the muscle on the breath out.
General Types of Stretch
Passive Stretch is always done by someone other than yourself and who is trained in the anatomy of the movement of your joint and musculature.
Passive & Active incorporates both you actively stretching along with your stretch specialist assisting the stretch.
Stretch Modalities used in Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, Sports and Massage
Active Isolated Stretching (Passive and/or Active)
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Reciprocation (Active)
Muscle Energy Techniques (Active)
Stretch Services I offer
One on One Passive and Active Stretch & Corporate On-Site Stretch Classes
