Conditioning for ultimate performance
Many people are unaware of the importance of stretching and conditioning the body before physical activity. We typically become so motivated to get up and go, our bodies are left to adjust without warming up.
When stretching is avoided, a critical opportunity for injury prevention is missed. Inactive bodies are more vulnerable to a muscle tear or a strain, as opposed to a body that is flexible and limber.
According to the American Chiropractic Association, “Flexibility not only reduces stiffness in the body, but it also helps your body to pump blood to your muscles and nerves, helps alleviate the possibility of aggravating or reinjuring yourself if you have any musculoskeletal problems and helps maintain good range of motion of your joints.”1
This is why many professional athletes will stretch thoroughly and receive chiropractic treatment before game time. Flexibility is a major catalyst in athletes seeking to prevent themselves from injury and perform at their best.
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Strecthes Quick and Easy:
Stretches : Start off gradually. If you can not stretch manually at first use a belt or rope to help make the stretch. Remember to breath. Achieve the stretch position gently, no bouncing or jerking! The stretch position should have a tight feeling. Never Pain! Study the position of each figure carefully before performing each exercise.
Stretches short version Connecting to Wellness
The following page from the “The Stick provided by Zealous Vitality Inc” web site is a great link to view how to improve flexibility and improve range of motion.
You can access it at the following URL:
http://thestick.ca/content/view/16/33/
When was the last time you could touch the floor with your hands (knees locked)? Have any question or need any help in this category.
