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STATIC STRETCHES

Static stretching involves lengthening a muscle by holding it at the end position for any given amount of time.  It focusses on one muscle group at a time.  The purpose is to regain normal muscle length and improve joint range of motion.
Do:
  • At the end of your cool down after a sport or activity
  • Hold 15 to 30 seconds, repeat 2-3 times on each side
  • Feel a gentle stretch in the muscle
  • At least 2-3 times per week
Don’t:
  • Push into any pain
  • Bounce during a static stretch
  • Hyperextend (overstraighten) or hyperflex (overbend) your joints
  • Hold your breath

Spine Stretches

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Upper Body Stretches

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Lower Body Stretches

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  • Home
  • About
    • Community
  • Team
    • Join Our Team
  • Services
    • Acupuncture
    • Certified Hand Therapy
    • Concussion Rehabilitation
    • Custom Splinting
    • Infants & Torticollis
    • Intramuscular Stimulation
    • Kinesiology & Active Rehab
    • Manual and Manipulative Therapy
    • Pelvic Health
    • Perinatal Care
    • Pre- and Postsurgical Rehabilitation
    • Telerehabilitation / Virtual Care
    • Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)
    • Vestibular Rehabiliation
  • Testimonials
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    • FAQs
    • Payment and Cancellation
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