Stretching is a crucial component of all training and recovery programs. There are plenty of studies that have proven to show how stretching can help improve flexibility and range of motion about your joints. If you improve these areas, you can improve your performance in physical activities, decrease your risk of injuries, help your joints move through their full range of motion, and help enable your muscles to work most effectively.
It is crucial though to keep on a consistent stretching routine to gain the most benefit and to see the best results. In recent studies, the static stretches are important to hold for a total duration of 5 minutes a day per body part. Our stretchologists are trained to help you hold these different stretches to improve your daily functioning. The more time they spend holding these positions for you, the more it will only help increase your range of motion and decrease muscle stiffness.
According to multiple studies and sites, the many indications for stretching include:
- Improvement in range of motion
- Reduction of risk of injuries
- Increased extensibility of the muscles tendon & periarticular connective tissue
- Reduced compression on joint surfaces
- Increased muscle blood flow
- Improvement in your overall physical abilities and performance!
Meet with one of our stretchologists today to try it out for yourself and see how it can benefit you!