The Do's and Don'ts of StretchingIf you're one of those natural athletes who finds it unnecessary to stretch or warm up before competition, you're probably setting yourself up for a serious muscle strain or tear. The proposed benefits of stretching include a direct or indirect decrease in muscle stiffness, and as any athlete will admit, muscle stiffness is a primary concern before, during and after strenuous physical activity. Instead of ignoring the value of stretching and risking a painful, frustrating injury, why not take note of these recommendations on stretching that appeared in the
Your doctor of chiropractic can tell you more about appropriate stretching techniques and outline a comprehensive exercise and wellness program suitable to your needs. Reference: Shrier I, Gossal K. Myths and truths of stretching: individualized recommendations for healthy muscles. The Physician and Sportsmedicine, Aug. 2000: Vol. 28, No. 8, pp1-10. Page printed from: http://www.toyourhealth.com/mpacms/tyh/article.php?id=670&no_paginate=true&no_b=true |