EPISODE · Mar 2, 2023 · 35 MIN
#103: 100TH EPISODE BEST OF: Why I don't stretch
from The Dr. Shannon Show · host Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT
We don't do a lot of stretching. I know that's a big shift for many, and in this episode, I want to explain why.0:00: Introduction 5:20: Tightness is a symptom, not a cause 7:48: “Security system” of the body 14:05: Why might tightness happen?15:35: Reasons for chronic tightness18:18: Should we be stretching to solve tightness?19:29: Are there benefits to stretching?20:22: What does stretching do to the tissues of your body?23:55: So what CAN improve mobility?28:10: Importance of addressing why your tissues are getting tight in the first place31:10: But shouldn’t we stretch after working out?33:52: What about gentle stretching? WorkshopFree Evlo 101 class14 day free trialFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on TiktokTo try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit www.evlofitness.com
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We don't do a lot of stretching. I know that's a big shift for many, and in this episode, I want to explain why. 0:00: Introduction 5:20: Tightness is a symptom, not a cause 7:48: “Security system” of the body 14:05: Why might tightness happen? 15:35: Reasons for chronic tightness 18:18: Should we be stretching to solve tightness? 19:29: Are there benefits to stretching? 20:22: What does stretching do to the tissues of your body? 23:55: So what CAN improve mobility? 28:10: ...
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