What happens when we stretch?

What happens when we stretch?

Stretching keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy, and we need that flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints. Without it, the muscles shorten and become tight. Then, when you call on the muscles for activity, they are weak and unable to extend all the way.

What to do after stretching?

It is important to do light stretching of all muscle groups before, during, and after training. This will relieve tension. It is recommended that you drink enough water while working out. Immediately after training, you can take a warm shower or get a light massage.

What is a Pandiculation?

Pandiculation is the involuntary stretching of the soft tissues, which occurs in most animal species and is associated with transitions between cyclic biological behaviors, especially the sleep-wake rhythm (Walusinski, 2006).

What are examples of stretching?

Stretch after you exercise

• Shoulder stretch: Hold your left arm straight in front at shoulder level.
• Side bends: Stand with your arms raised straight over your head.
• Hamstring stretch: Sit on the ground with one leg straight out and the other bent so the bottom of your foot touches the opposite knee.

What is clinical somatics?

Clinical Somatics is neuromuscular education that uses the groundbreaking technique. of pandiculation to retrain muscle memory and relieve pain.

Why do I Pandiculate so much?

Pandiculation is our innate response to the sensations of lack of movement and to tension building up in our muscles—which often go hand in hand. Pandiculation sends biofeedback to our nervous system regarding the level of contraction in our muscles, thereby helping to prevent the buildup of chronic muscular tension.

What type of stretching should I do after my static stretches?

Warm-Up Stretching: (beginning of subsection) Once you have performed your static stretches, you should engage in some light dynamic stretching: leg-raises, and arm-swings in all directions (see section Dynamic Stretching ).

What are the most common mistakes made when stretching?

Some of the most common mistakes made when stretching are: inadequate rest between workouts performing the wrong exercises performing exercises in the wrong (or sub-optimal) sequence

What are the advantages and disadvantages of stretching?

Benefits of stretching. Some research shows that stretching doesn’t reduce muscle soreness after exercise, and other studies show that static stretching performed immediately before a sprint event may slightly worsen performance. Stretching can help improve flexibility, and, consequently, range of motion about your joints.

Why do we need to stretch our bodies?

You need to think about flexibility, too. Stretching can help. You may think of stretching as something performed only by runners or gymnasts. But we all need to stretch in order to protect our mobility and independence. “A lot of people don’t understand that stretching has to happen on a regular basis.