Feeling tired and fatigued all the time? Whether you’re just stressed out or are suffering from a more serious condition like chronic fatigue syndrome, stretching can help.
Stretching reduces muscle tension and promotes relaxation, putting less strain on your body and conserving more energy.
Here are some stretches that could be beneficial.
Chest Openers
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Lace your fingers behind your back.
- Slowly lift your arms while squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Hold for 15-30 seconds and release.
- Repeat 3 to 5 times.
Spinal Twists
- Sit on a chair on the floor.
- Cross your legs.
- Lace your right hand on your left knee.
- Gently twist your upper body to the left.
- Hold for 15-30 seconds.
- Repeat on the other side.
- Repeat the set 3 to 5 times.
Hamstring Stretches
- Sit on the edge of a chair with one leg extended in front of you.
- Keep your back straight.
- Reach forward and try to touch your toes.
- Hold for 15-30 seconds.
- Repeat on the other side.
- Repeat the set 3 to 5 times.
Hip Flexor Stretch
- Kneel on one knee with the other leg bent at a 90-degree angle in front of you.
- Gently push your hips forward until you feel a stretch in the front of your hip.
- Hold for 15-30 seconds.
- Switch sides.
- Repeat the set 3 to 5 times.
Calf Stretch
- Stand facing a wall with your hands on the wall at shoulder height.
- Step one foot back while keeping it flat on the ground.
- Lean forward until you feel a stretch in your calf muscle.
- Hold for 15-30 seconds.
- Switch legs.
- Repeat the set 3 to 5 times.
Need More Help?
If you’re still tired and worn down, assisted stretch therapy can help you. We offer deep, guided stretches that help you attain a range of motion you couldn’t attain independently.
We help you in a private, comfortable, quiet room so you can relax and unwind.
Ready to get started? Book an appointment today.
REACH’s 2 STEP APPROACH TO RECOVERY THERAPY
RELAX – RESTORE – RECHARGE
Step 1: Identify Your Problem Areas
- It all starts with your Mobility Risk Factor Assessment called
. - This helps us identify the root cause of your current problem areas due to:
– Life’s Daily Wear & Tear
– Your Aches/Pain
– Muscle Imbalances & Weakness
– Flexibility/Mobility Limitations
– Posture Issues - A Mobility Risk Factor Assessment is a MUST before starting any Stretch & Recovery Therapy Program.
Step 2: Targeted Recovery Therapy
- Your Mobility Risk Factor Assessment helps us create a Personalized Recovery Therapy Plan that targets your problem areas which will Shorten your Recovery Time.
- Each of our Stretch & Recovery sessions are a balanced blend of Corrective Stretch, Percussion, Compression, CBD and Heat
Vibration Therapy. - Risk Factor Re-Assessments:
– Suggested every 30-60 days
– See your improvements
– Realize the benefits of Stretch & Recovery
Therapy
