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It is commonly accepted that as we age, we lose flexibility and space in the body. The sedentary lifestyle and traumas and mental and physical stress on the body eventually get the best of most of us. As our posture starts to deteriorate with forward head posture and low back tightness our bodies create a form of scar tissue that “glues” muscles together and we start losing space and FREEDOM of movement in the body. Assisted stretching helps to break up this “gluing” effect in muscles and fascia and improves circulation not only in muscles but also, in nerve flow and improves your POSTURE. Many say they feel younger with assisted stretching as they are now able to walk and enjoy the physical activities they used to. Some might say it slows down the aging process and gives them more energy to enjoy life.

When a muscle gets over worked it produces stiffness and sometimes soreness in the soft tissues and joints. This is different from the muscle soreness that occurs when you train at the gym. We need a balanced tonus of the muscles to have stability and smooth movement, but when muscles contract excessively the body gets out of structural/postural balance. This increased tension in the muscle makes a person feel heavy and stiff in their movements and even at rest. Assisted stretching will create a balance between opposing muscles and brings a more effortless movement pattern.

Assisted stretching works with neuromuscular reeducation of the body. Bottom line you will be able to move better, increase joint range of motion and reduce tension in muscles and fascia which in turn allows you to live in harmony with the stretch reflex. Assisted stretching allows you to stretch further without the stretch reflex being over-activated. The stretch reflex is the body’s way of protecting itself from injury. The more you safely and effectively stretch the less the stretch reflex is activated.

Functional mobility and movement greatly enhance athletic ability and sports performance. Assisted stretching is important not just as a warmup or cooldown, but also to prevent injuries and recovery. Balance and reaction are greatly improved as well. When an athlete receives assisted stretching on a regular basis it creates a sense of space, and freedom in movements and will bring an increased awareness about the muscles and fascia’s role in movement.