{"id":26875,"date":"2018-11-20T15:21:04","date_gmt":"2018-11-20T20:21:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/netpacestudios.com\/mma\/?p=5526"},"modified":"2018-11-20T15:21:04","modified_gmt":"2018-11-20T20:21:04","slug":"5-benefits-start-stretching","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netpacestudios.com\/mma\/5-benefits-start-stretching\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons Why You Need to Start Stretching"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If there\u2019s one thing that you can count on a physical therapist introducing into every session, it\u2019s stretching. Yes, building strength and endurance is important. But whether you\u2019re an athlete, or someone coping with the aches and pains of aging, increasing your flexibility through stretching is crucial. Read on to learn more about some of the top benefits of stretching and call <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/netpacestudios.com\/mma\">MMA Sports Rehab &amp; Physical Therapy<\/a> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/7X79HZV6Zpw\">Arlington, VA<\/a> today!<\/p>\n<h2><b>Range of Motion Improvement<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>How far your joints can move in all directions influences virtually every moment of the day. Arthritis or injury can hamper how far, and where, you can flex and extend your limbs and torso. From twisting your neck to see behind you when driving, to being able to move your knee freely, range of motion is crucial for both daily life and for fitness pursuits. Even if you\u2019re fairly stiff now, doing more stretches each day will gradually reduce stiffness and increase flexibility.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Relief in Unexpected Places<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>When your calves start feeling a bit tight after a run, it\u2019s obvious that more stretching is needed. But we sometimes forget the sheer interconnectedness of our bodies. If you\u2019re experiencing lower back pain, for example, stretching your legs during physical therapy can be as important as stretching your back. In fact, your hips, upper thighs and your hamstrings can all play a big part in creating lower back pain relief. Likewise, improving your posture through stretching your torso can provide the kind of support you need to keep your spine from compressing, which helps you avoid shoulder and neck pain.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Enhanced Performance<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re an athlete, you know that the more conditioning your joints, ligaments and muscles get, the greater your advantage in your sport. Bodybuilders can recover from their reps more quickly by stretching tightened muscles as a cool-down. Golfers can get a longer reach by increasing range of motion through the hips and shoulders. Swimmers can keep their strokes even by perfecting their balance through physical therapy stretching moves. In fact, there are few competitive sports for which stretching doesn\u2019t offer an advantage.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Injury Prevention<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s a certain amount of debate in the sports world about the degree to which pre- or post-workout stretching protects you from injury. But few people deny those stretches can contribute to injury prevention. A tense, shortened muscle is often an injury waiting to happen because it doesn\u2019t work at peak performance. When you stretch, you\u2019re also increasing your range of motion, while improving your balance. All of these factors can prevent you from making the types of moves that lead to <a href=\"https:\/\/netpacestudios.com\/mma\/physical-therapy-services\/sports-injuries\/\">injury<\/a>, whether it\u2019s coming down too hard on one foot, or twisting your back further than you should to compensate for lack of shoulder range.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Improved Circulation<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Stretching can reduce stress, but that isn\u2019t the only reason it\u2019s good for your heart and your musculoskeletal system. Tight muscles constrict available oxygen supply, essentially robbing themselves of the nutrients they need. Stretches help reverse the process. You\u2019ll also get the benefit of increased blood flow to your joints and throughout the body. Your physical therapist knows that good circulation is key to every aspect of health, from sharp thinking to clear skin.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, there are plenty of other ways that stretching can improve your life. Many people enter a Zen-like state as they stretch. Others get a sense of pride from being more limber. When you\u2019re ready to add stretches to your daily routine, consider getting started through physical therapy. Our team can walk you through the best ways to tackle your situation. Static or dynamic stretching? Pre- or post-activity stretching? A <a href=\"https:\/\/netpacestudios.com\/mma\/contact\/\">physical therapist<\/a> can help you learn the basics. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/netpacestudios.com\/mma\/schedule-free-consult\/\">Contact<\/a> <\/strong>MMA Sports Rehab &amp; Physical Therapy <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/7X79HZV6Zpw\">Arlington, VA<\/a> today to learn more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If there\u2019s one thing that you can count on a physical therapist introducing into every session, it\u2019s stretching. Yes, building strength and endurance is important. But whether you\u2019re an athlete, or someone coping with the aches and pains of aging, increasing your flexibility through stretching is crucial. 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