01/02/2022
Happy New Year! One of my personal goals this year is to get better with social media, and I want to start by sharing the importance of Practitionaer-Assisted Stretching (that would be me).
*Stretching is beneficial for both the body and the mind, and improves overall health. With a stretching sequence guided by a professional practitioner, you will realize there are parts of your body that you may have overlooked even though you are a serious runner, dedicated to the gym, or a busy person that may not have the time stretch.
Why You Need Practitioner-Assisted Stretching
1. Muscle pain
From poor posture to incorrect exercises to stress, there are several causes for muscle pains. The most common pains are found in the neck, back, and shoulders, especially if you spend most of your day at a desk job. A practitioner-assisted stretching routine includes moves that loosen and relaxes your muscles, relieves you from pain, and strengthens your muscle balance to prevent recurrences.
2. Joint injuries and range of motion
Range of motion is the degree of a joint’s movement when it is stretched, flexed, or rotated. Many factors can limit the range of motion and cause joint injuries including stiffness of muscles and ligaments. Stretching exercises designed and guided by a professional practitioner will strengthen the joints, increase the range of motion and flexibility, and release the stiffness from the muscles that encompass the joints.
3. Stress and Sleep
We have accepted stress as a part of our lives, especially at work. You know your body is giving in to high mental stress when you begin experiencing sudden muscle pains like in the back, shoulders, or neck. Disturbed or lack of sleep is another important indicator of stress and anxiety. With the right stretch therapy, you can mitigate stress levels to prevent it from harming your mental and physical health. Also, stretching boosts endorphins in your brain that improve your productivity and mood, and calms your mind. A relaxed mind and body can sleep well.
4. Improve Athletic Performance
Stretching is known to have a positive impact on productivity and performance and practitioner-assisted stretching is increasingly becoming a part of a personalized training series and fitness regimes for athletes. The practice is especially healing for endurance athletes like swimmers, wrestlers, cyclists, and runners who are vulnerable to muscle imbalances and injuries. A practitioner focuses on one muscle at a time – assessing it and determining how to ease it.
