What is Stretch Therapy?

Stretch Therapy is the technique in which a person passively helps the other person to stretch and exercise. Stretch Therapy has been used in athletic training settings for many years, and now it is used in stretch centers, spas, and gyms for the public.

At ONYX we use Stretch therapy techniques to increase the flexibility and mobility of a certain muscle group or individual muscle. A certified therapist will assess a client's current range of motion, discomfort levels, pain, alignment, limitations, and flexibility.  The therapist also considers the client's goals and develops a customized plan to help them reach their goal gradually.

Benefits of Stretch Therapy:

Stretching is an essential and mandatory component for maintaining optimal health. Stretching supports the muscles and joints along with emotional health through stress reduction in the body.

A few of the most significant benefits of Stretch Therapy include the following:

• Improvement in posture – stretching creates a great impact on the overall posture of an individual. After the stretching session, an individual stands taller due to the lengthening of the muscle. Strengthening programs and exercises encourage the proper alignment and structure in the body to support good posture.
• Improved flexibility and range of motion – flexibility and range of motion go hand in hand. A greater range of motion helps provide the muscle and joints with greater movement and flexibility. According to the research, static and assisted stretching exercises help to increase the length of the connection joint to muscle for increasing the range of motion. In older adults, you need to provide long stretches of about 30-60 seconds hold for greater improvements in the flexibility of the muscles. Individuals (males) more than 65 years of age tend to respond better to the technique of contract-relax stretching. However, women in the same age group respond better to the static stretching
• Pain relief and improved blood circulation – low-stretching techniques can increase blood flow to the cells and tissue to reduce blood pressure. An increase in the circulation of blood brings the maximum nutrients to the tissues to improve the mass. Moreover, the stretching therapy used in rehabilitation centers and athletes helps in alleviating pain due to sports or traumatic injuries
• Reduces injury and antiaging benefits – Stretching is very beneficial in reducing the risk of injury. Stretching also increases athletic performance and overall fitness. Moreover, stretching counteracts the effects of aging.

Studies recommend routine strengthening and stretching programs help in improving the function of muscles/joints and reducing pain.  Book your Stretch Therapy appointment today and start seeing the difference in your mobility!