The Power of Stretching
Stretching does have a lot of similarities to massage, but its main benefit is to relieve the tightness and tension that’s built up in your muscles when you’ve used (and over-used) them.
Having a really good, effective stretch can increase the blood flow to your muscles, and this leads to a better range of motion that helps your joints to stay in alignment.
What’s stretching good for?
Stretching properly can:
· Improve your circulation
· Boost your nerve health – a contracted muscle around a nerve can create pressure that can constrict the blood supply to the nerve.
· Make movement easier
· Improve flexibility