YOUR HEALTH and stretching tips
Dr. Carole Smith - Clinic Director, BA, DC
- Perform a 5-10 minute general full body warm
up first (walking stairs, marching)
- Get into stretch position carefully and gently take up muscle slack
until a stretch is felt
- Pay close attention to posture and body
alignment, only stretching one specific muscle at a time
- Hold stretch and take out slack as
muscle relaxes. Do NOT bounce while stretching. Simply hold
and breathe deep to encourage relaxation.
- Use a chair or wall for support if necessary
- Stretches should be performed 1 time and performed at least 2 times
a day in order to achieve optimal increases in range of motion.
- Stretches should be performed both before and after activity. Stretches
before activity (either occupational or
sport) can be specific to the muscles to be used in the activity. Stretching
for general permanent elongation of tissue can be performed after
activity when the core body temperature is higher.
For more information or to book your appointment, please contact the clinic.