You’re told stretch, stretch, stretch—but the bulk of scientific evidence doesn’t actually support this theory. To the contrary, in fact: Most injury occurs as a result of one key factor, and stretching could actually encourage injury. Replace it with this—it works. STORY AT-A-GLANCE The bulk of the scientific evidence does not support the recommendation to…
5 Morning Stretches to Improve Energy, Focus, and Agility
We all know that getting regular exercise is one of the best things we can do, at any age, to benefit our health. Our bodies are designed to move. But what about stretching? Could starting the day with a few simple stretches be beneficial, even (or especially) on those days we can’t quite squeeze in…
Daily Self Massage: How to Love Yourself After a Day of Work
We all feel exhausted after a long day of work, so what better way to release all that tension than by giving yourself a massage? All you need are your hands, a tennis ball, and some moisturizer or a massage bar or body oil of your choice. Slip into some comfortable shorts and find a…
3 Easy, Office-Friendly Exercises to Improve Posture and Get Taller
If you find yourself suffering from back or muscle pain after being hunched over your keyboard in the office for hours on end, you’re not alone! This is a common occurrence in today’s workforce. Moving around and stretching is especially important for those of us working from home. According to ballerina Allesia Lugoni, incorporating just…
Warm Up Before Working Out, Stretch After
If your joints start hurting while you’re working out, it’s best to stop and take another approach. Joint pain is never good during exercise, and it can signify two things: potential injury or the fact that your body isn’t quite ready for the strain. This may be of particular interest as temperatures begin to drop….
Stretching Can Increase Your Tolerance for Pain
May 30, 2021
admin
ArchivedFitness & NutritionHypoalgesiaMind & BodyNewspainRadiant Lifesensitivesensitivitystretchingthresholdtolerance
0 Comment
To stretch or not to stretch? Should you do it before or after exercise? Does it prevent or heal injuries? Stretching is always a hot topic. However, while it’s effective in improving flexibility, its usefulness in reducing pain is being questioned. Back pain is one of the most prevalent health conditions in our society. Up…
-
Recent Posts
-
Archives
- May 2025
- April 2025
- July 2023
- June 2023
- May 2023
- April 2023
- March 2023
- February 2023
- January 2023
- December 2022
- November 2022
- October 2022
- September 2022
- August 2022
- July 2022
- June 2022
- May 2022
- April 2022
- March 2022
- February 2022
- January 2022
- December 2021
- November 2021
- October 2021
- September 2021
- August 2021
- July 2021
- June 2021
- May 2021
- April 2021
- March 2021
- February 2021
- January 2021
- December 2020
- September 2013
- July 2013
- March 2013
- January 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- December 1
-
Meta