What You Should Know About Assisted Stretching...
Many people think of stretching as something performed only by professional athletes, runners or gymnasts. But, in truth, we all need to stretch in order to protect our mobility and independence.
In fact, stretching should be performed on a regular basis.
STRETCHING HELPS...
INCREASE FLEXIBILITY AND MOBILITY:
Stretching over time increases range of motion and flexibility which makes everyday activities easier and improves your quality of life.
MUSCLE AND JOINT PAIN:
Stretching helps to reduce muscle tension and discomfort in sore areas thereby reduces pain in the corresponding joints as well as overall pain prevention.
REDUCE MUSCLE AND JOINT PAIN:
Stretching helps to alleviate muscle tension, reducing pain in sore areas and joint pain as well as aid in injury and pain prevention.
IMPROVE POSTURE:
Lack of flexibility is a major cause of bad posture. Opening those tight muscles will allow for better posture that we inherit from sitting all day in front of a computer.
INJURY PREVENTION:
Working your muscles and joints through their full unrestricted range of motion reduces the risk for injury during everyday tasks as well as your extracurricular activities.