In addition to rest periods, hot and cold therapy, and appropriate hydration, adding assisted stretching to a recovery regimen increases your longevity to perform HIIT workouts and heavy weight training.

The benefits of assisted stretching are numerous. Not only does assisted stretching improve flexibility, mobility and range of motion (ROM)— which improves free movement— it also reduces aches, pains and stiff, tight muscles and joints.

For athletes and weekend warriors, increased flexibility improves sporting performance and reduces such soft- tissue injuries as muscle and tendon strains. It also reduces recovery time, fatigue and delayed onset muscle soreness. Other benefits of stretching include better posture, increased body awareness, coordination and energy, plus improved circulation, relaxation and stress relief.

According to the Mayo Clinic, stretching improves flexibility, which in turn:

• · Improves performance in physical activities.

• · Decreases risk of injuries.

• · Helps joints move through their full range of motion.

• · Increases muscle blood flow.

• · Enables muscles to work most effectively.

• · Improves the ability to do daily activities.

Assisted stretching can benefit virtually any client, especially the functional performance in seniors. Assisted stretching effectively reduces age-related losses in ROM and improves functional performance during daily activities.

Assisted Stretching @Indulgence Health

Interested in experiencing assisted stretching at Indulgence Health? There are several ways to incorporate assisted stretching into your visits. you can schedule a Sports 60 or Sports 90 massage. This session will combine massage techniques with assisted stretching. Reserve a Quick Fix session and request Stretching only. Quick Fix is a 30-minute session that provides targeted bodywork techniques to address a client’s specific condition. If you are looking to improve your mental and physical health with a focus on stretching, breathwork, meditation in a one-on-one session, then reserve a session with our Yoga Therapist.