Is it possible to increase your total health, wellness, and quality of life with a few simple physical motions? When it comes to stretching, the answer is unmistakably yes. For this reason, stretching exercises are a common part of physical therapy. You might be shocked to see how many different ways stretches can benefit you. … Read more
Discover the Benefits of Adding Stretching to Your Life! Have you ever noticed just how good a nice stretch feels after a nap, when you first wake up in the morning, or after vigorous physical activity? That good feeling just scratches the surface of the many healthy benefits you can get from regular stretching. Healthy … Read more
With home exercise becoming increasingly popular, as access to outside gyms and gym equipment has become limited, we know these uncertain times can make it difficult to find the motivation to get moving and exercise at home. Especially with gyms, workout classes, intramural leagues, and the like becoming closed or postponed for the foreseeable future, … Read more
With indoor gyms still closed in the tri-state area and more and more people looking outdoors for a workout, my patients have been asking for top stretches for runners in order to deal with pain that has come up as a result of running, jogging, and walking on pavement and roads, as opposed to treadmills … Read more
Stretching daily is something that a lot of people don’t think about doing on a daily basis. The truth is that stretching is a necessary component not just for exercise but for general health and wellness as well! According to physical therapists, stretching is an important part of one’s daily routine, whether you’re exercising or … Read more
Do you greet the morning with a smile, or do you wince in anticipation of the pain you’re about to experience? If the first motions you make to start your day are painful enough to make you think twice about getting out of bed, you’re certainly not alone. A variety of conditions can cause morning … Read more
One of the most important ways to prevent running injuries is to stick to a good stretching program before and after a run. Having a few reliable stretches that you perform regularly can help you both warm up and cool down your muscles, allowing for a smoother recovery process. Here I’ll give a few tips on 3 stretches that I regularly recommend for my running clients.
