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Discover the Benefits of Stretching Today!

Can some simple physical motions dramatically improve your overall health, wellness, and quality of life? In the case of stretching, the answer is most definitely yes. Stretching exercises are a staple of physical therapy for just that reason. You might be surprised to discover just how many ways stretches can help you, especially if they are performed correctly. To ensure that you can either avoid u2013 or avoid exacerbating u2013 injuries, hereu2019s a comprehensive guide to different types of stretching and their benefits.

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Discover the Benefits of Stretching Today!

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  1. DISCOVER THE BENEFITS OF STRETCHING TODAY! Did You Know Stretching Could Improve Your Overall Health? Can some simple physical motions dramatically improve your overall health, wellness, and quality of life? In the case of stretching, the answer is most definitely yes. Stretching exercises are a staple of physical therapy for just that reason. You might be surprised to discover just how many ways stretches can help you, especially if they are performed correctly.

  2. TYPES OF STRETCHING PNF STRETCHING DYNAMIC STRETCHING PASSIVE STRETCHING PNF stretching, short for proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, is a set of techniques most commonly encountered in a rehabilitation setting to restore range of motion to an injured or weakened muscle. Dynamic techniques are a bit more lively, putting the body in motion and relying on momentum to flow through a series of repeated movements. For most folks, images of “stretching” tend to conjure passive techniques. Whether the pose is held by hand or with gravity, one is largely stationary and exerts a force to lengthen the target muscle by reaching the outer limits of the range of motion. Begin by moving the limb in question or target muscle into a stretched position, and then contract that muscle group for 4-6 seconds while a helper or fixed object (like a wall or table) provides resistance that keeps everything in place. Consider a hamstring stretch in which the leg is swung upward in a kick through its range of motion, but gradually increasing in height with each pass. While passive stretching is ideal for promoting overall flexibility and balance, the prolonged extension of muscles prior to intense activity can hinder explosive abilities, making it a better choice for cooling down after a workout rather than immediately prior to major exertion.

  3. HOW CAN STRETCHING HELP WITH WELLNESS? Regular stretches help your body release all that pent-up stress. By relaxing and loosening your muscles, you can maintain better control over your blood pressure, avoid chronic muscle pain, and keep your immune system ready for anything. GAIN THE BENEFITS TODAY! Stretches can also hurt you if you perform them incorrectly. Our physical therapists at Sports and Ortho Physical Therapy can help you stretch safely and effectively — contact one of our locations in Beverly, Bridgeport, Lincoln Park, Northwest Side Chicago or Glenview, IL today! Original Source: https://sportsandortho.net/discover-the- benefits-of-stretching-today/

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