How Long Should I Hold A Stretch?

When people think of the word ‘stretching’, they generally associate it with holding an uncomfortable position for some period of time. This is what we call static stretching. The intention of static stretching is usually to relax the tissue and improve your range of motion. Sometimes it’s uncomfortable, sometimes it helps, sometimes it’s painful.

As an organization of certified Fascial Stretch Specialists, we’ve learned that it can be more beneficial to utilize slow-moving dynamic stretching while focusing on the breath. No pain. No discomfort. The result is immediate change in range of motion (potentially).

Why doesn’t static stretching typically work well?

While there can be some benefits to static stretching, we’ve actually found that holding a stretch in one position may not be the best approach and may actually prevent you from making gains in movement. Why?

1. You target individual muscles and stretch in only one plane of motion. This is not how the body functions.

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What is Fascia & Why Should We Care?

As Fascial Stretch Specialists, we have seen many profound changes in our clients as a result of treatments. On any given day, people are walking away from their sessions with reduced muscle tension and soreness, decreased stress, improved breathing patterns, restored alignment of joints in the body and an increased overall sense of well-being. It’s very common for our clients to use words like ‘light’, ‘floating’, ‘relaxed’ and ‘grounded’ after Fascial Stretch Therapy sessions. Despite these amazing results, many people (including our clients) don’t really have any idea what fascia is or what it does.

So what is fascia anyway and why should we care?

Fascia is the most prevalent tissue in the body and can affect your overall health and well-being. It has a tremendous impact on the mobility and flexibility of the body so it’s important to not only have a good understanding of what it is, but also what you can do to keep it healthy and fluid.

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