In workout routines, stretching often falls by the wayside, with attention instead going to cardio and strengthening exercises. We’re here to change that!
Daily stretching provides numerous benefits for your overall health. From preventing chronic pain to increasing circulation, stretching could be the missing piece of the puzzle in your wellness routine. Read on to learn more!
The Benefits of Stretching Every Day
Adding stretching to your daily routine can:
Improve Your Flexibility and Range of Motion
Daily stretching improves flexibility, making it easier to perform day-to-day activities. It also prevents the decrease in the range of motion that tends to occur with age. With a full range of motion, you can avoid stiffness, muscle tension, and pain.
Boost Your Athletic Performance
Dynamic stretching primes your body for physical activity, making it an invaluable tool for your athletic performance. Stretching before working out also reduces your risk of injury.
Improve Sleep Quality
Stretching may help you fall asleep and stay asleep. By improving blood flow throughout the body and reducing muscle tension, it makes it easier for the body to relax at bedtime.
Prevent Chronic Pain
Especially if your job involves hours of sitting, stretching is an excellent preventative measure for chronic pain. By increasing blood flow throughout your body and alleviating stiffness, it can curb discomfort and reduce your risk of injuries.
Alleviate Stress
Muscle tension is a common physical response to stress, especially in the shoulders and back. Stretching releases this tension, making it a wonderful stress management tool. One clinical study even found that stretching can positively impact mood and cognition.
Along with a daily stretching routine, regenerative treatments like stem cell therapy can help you overcome chronic pain. Reach out to the experienced team at Regenerative Orthopedic Institute to schedule a free consultation!