Stretching - why should we do it?
Can help with Pain
Muscles are made up of myocytes, calls commonly known as muscle fibres. When we stretch a muscle the fibre is pulled out to its full length, which helps realign any disorganised fibres by straightening them out.
The realignment is what helps to rehabilitate scarred tissue, so reducing muscle pain.
Good For Joints
Stretching lengthens the muscles, improving flexibility and range of motion in the joints
Helps your Heart
Extending muscles can be as good for heart health as physical exercise, according to scientists. A 2014 Dutch American Study found that yoga poses - asanas - may be as useful as biking or walking in reducing the risks of cardiovascular diseases.
You get Happy
Stretching releases Dopamine, a brain chemical that affects emotional response and increases feelings of happiness. Just taking moments to stop and stretch our the shoulders helps to relax body and mid.
Protects from Injury
Studies into tendon injuries indicate that regular stretching - both static, when you hold a position and dynamic, such as a torso twist - can prevent injury.
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