Stretching is an active component of living a healthy lifestyle. There are many reasons you should be stretching for your health. Getting into a regular stretching routine, knowing the correct stretches for your body, or trying to find the proper form can often leave us putting stretching on the back burner. That is why having a regular appointment with an assisted stretch therapist is helpful for maintaining a routine on your own. Your therapist will not only give you undivided attention with assisted stretches during your session but can also help create an at-home routine that will be beneficial to your overall health.
Reasons You Should be Stretching for Your Health
- Increases blood flow
- Reduces stiffness and pain
- Improves circulation
- Increases flexibility and range of motion
- Helps with posture
- Reduces stress and may help with tension headaches
- Can help lessen the risk of injury
These reasons and many more make stretching an important element of a healthy lifestyle. When we stretch we keep our muscles and joints ready for daily activity. In an article on the importance of stretching from Harvard Medical School, David Nolan was quoted saying, “A lot of people don’t understand that stretching has to happen on a regular basis. It should be daily.” Combining a daily, at-home stretching routine with regular sessions with a stretch therapist gives your body the best health boost possible.
At Lake Mary Chiropractic our stretch therapists are here to assist by giving you the right tools for proper stretching. Each assisted stretching session is 30 minutes long, giving your stretch therapist time to elongate your muscles in a way you are not able to on your own. Consider your therapist your stretching “guru”; assisting you both during your session and setting you up for success at home. Call us today to schedule your assisted stretching consultation and see the benefits for yourself! Lake Mary Chiropractic 407-302-5161
