Stretches between Massages

People can be classified into two categories: those who have back pain and those who will get back pain. The inevitability of back pain can be avoided with stretching.

During a stretch, there is increased blood flow to the muscle, causing it to relax. People often don’t see the consequences of not stretching until they are reminded by pain in the body. You save up for pain—the body doesn’t forget what you’ve been up to the last 20 years.

Stretching daily and it should be part of daily body maintenance, likening it to the habit of brushing one’s teeth. There are Three principles for an effective and safe stretching routine.

Avoid Pain

When stretching correctly, muscles will react in the desired manner. But, if muscles are stretched to the point of pain, the body’s defense mechanisms will kick in. When muscles register pain, they try to protect themselves by contracting, which is the opposite of what you want to achieve.

Slight pain during a stretch can feel good

if the pain doesn’t spread to the rest of the body. Distinguishing between the burn of stretching and actual pain is vital.

Stretch Slowly

Stretching should be progressive and never forceful. Don’t stretch the muscle too fast. The body will try to protect the muscle by contracting it, preventing you from reaching your goal.

Stretch the Correct Muscle

Although this sounds obvious, you must use proper technique to follow this rule. Movement that goes a couple of degrees in the wrong direction can mean the difference between stretching the muscle and pulling on the joint capsule or similarly harming the body.

Careless or poorly done stretching can actually worsen your condition. This common mistake is the main reason why some people consider stretching worthless or painful.

* I’m a big believer in stretching. I will stretch you during the massage and send you home with stretching routines if needed. 

Wishing you the best today. 🍮