3 Reasons to Try Assisted Stretching
Do you sit at a desk all day? Do you come home then sit on the couch all evening? Do you go to bed, wake up and do it all again the next day? Thanks to the modern sedentary lifestyle, starting in your 30s, most people begin losing flexibility at a rate one percent a year. It may not sound like much, but that can add up quickly! At Simpson Advanced Medical Center we now offer assisted stretching through our program Simpson Stretch. During your stretch appointment, a qualified medical professional will assist you in stretching your body’s muscles without pushing the limit. Assisted stretching is designed to not only help improve your flexibility, but also to alleviate compounded strains and micro-stresses on your muscles. Stretching can help to prevent micro-stresses from happening again in the future.
Improved Posture & Circulation
With assisted stretching you can improve your posture and it allow you to feel more energized throughout the day. It can also help to improve your circulation, flexibility, and range of motion through muscle manipulation.
Relief from Stiffness & Soreness
If you’re suffering from constant stiffness and soreness you may think a chiropractic adjustment will do the trick, but in some cases your pain may actually be muscle related. Strained muscles become sore and stiff over time causing you constant pain, and a decreased of range of motion over time. With assisted stretching your stiffness can be alleviated and you can get back to enjoying every moment with ease and comfort.
Enhanced Athletic Performance
Assisted stretching improves your flexibility and range of motion which can be very beneficial for athletes. By enhancing your athletic performance, stretching regularly will also provide a safeguard agains possible injuries.
Simpson Assisted Stretch
At Simpson Advanced Medical Center we provide assisted stretching appointments on a schedule so you can make sure to get your stretches in on a regular basis. Call (772) 463-2344 today to learn more about our assisted stretching programs and how stretching can benefit you!