MARCH NEWSLETTER
ISSUE #31
THE IMPORTANCE OF FLEXIBILITY
Flexibility is defined as the ability to move freely
and effortlessly within a given range of motion. Flexibility
is extremely important in everyday activities and
movements. Bending, lifting, twisting, are all movements
essential for our health. There are several factors that can
reduce our flexibility, such as age, lifestyle choices/habits,
activity level, nutrition etc. Poor flexibility can eventually
lead to decreased movement, and mobility, possible
injuries and in some cases chronic pain. This newsletter
will focus on some of the specific areas important in
improving flexibility and in turn our overall health
and well-being.
As we age our flexibility tends to decrease, joints can become stiff and immobile. The immobility within our joints is
mainly caused by a reduction in movement. The connective tissue surrounding our joints becomes more and more
inelastic. Our workplaces, daily postures and sedentary lifestyle can create imbalances within our bodies, leading to
further immobility. When our joints do not move freely within their given range of motion, bigger problems can develop,
such as injury, pain, arthritis etc. Therefore the best thing that we can do for our flexibility is to STAY ACTIVE! “MOTION
IS LOTION”- it increases circulation, lubricates joints, and helps in maintaining overall health.
BENEFITS OF IMPROVED FLEXIBILITY
*DECREASES TENSION WITHIN MUSCLES
*INCREASES JOINT AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE HEALTH
*DECREASES RISK OF INJURY AND CHRONIC PAIN
*IMPROVES CIRCULATION, DECREASING STRESS ON THE HEART
*IMPROVES POSTURE AND MISALIGNMENTS
*INCREASES STRENGTH & CARDIOVASCULAR TRAINING
*STRENGTHENS SPECIFIC CORE & SPINAL STABILIZERS
*PROMOTES BOTH MENTAL & PHYSICAL RECOVERY
MOST COMMON TYPES OF FLEXIBILITY WORK
1. STATIC STRETCHING
Involves holding a stretch of a specific joint or muscle for minimum of 30secs,
allowing the body time to relax and reset to the proper muscle length.
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2. DYNAMIC STRETCHING
Dynamic stretching begin with a slow pace, focusing on a given movement(s)
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See pages 2 for alternative ways to improve your flexibility, including our one of the amazing programs offered
through our clinics training facility, True Mentality Inc. Add variety into your routines to improve overall health!!
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MARCH 2015 ● Issue 31 ● Body Movement Therapeutics ● 15 Willow St. S Acton ON. L7J 1Z9 ● call (519) 853-1200
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IMPROVE YOUR FLEXIBILITY WITH VARIETY!
There are many ways to work on your flexibility, that are not just
your typical “stretching”. Try adding some of these other techniques into
your routine, to keep things improving and enjoyable!
*YOGA
*MEDITATION
*PILATES
*TAI CHI
*DIAPHRAGMATIC BREATHING
*PROGRAMS SUCH AS-MOBILITY CLASSES (SEE ABOVE)
5 TIPS FOR PROPER STRETCHING
1. Make sure your muscles are warm
2. Exhale as your lengthen through
the stretch
3. Recognize limitations in your body
4. Prevent boredom- Add Variety
5. Stretch Daily!
MARCH 2015 ● Issue 31 ● Body Movement Therapeutics ● 15 Willow St. S Acton ON. L7J 1Z9 ● call (519) 853-1200