Mini Consult | Waking Up Stiff & Sore Every Morning? The Best Time to Stretch Might Surprise You

Do you wake up feeling stiff, sore, and tight every morning?Most people instinctively bend over and try to touch their toes. But according to physiotherapist Mathew Ah Chow, that could be one of the worst things you can do for a cold, stiff body.In this Mini Consult episode, Mathew answers a listener's question from Poppy and explains the difference between dynamic and static stretching, why morning stiffness happens, and how to use movement to feel better throughout the day.You'll learn when stretching helps, when it doesn't, and the simple mistake that could be increasing your risk of back pain and muscle strains. In This Episode:✔ Why do you wake up feeling stiff and tight ✔ The difference between static and dynamic stretching ✔ Why stretching cold muscles isn't always a good idea ✔ The best way to loosen up in the morning ✔ When to use static stretching for flexibility and recovery ✔ A simple movement routine you can start todayOne Simple TakeawayMove first. Stretch later.If your body feels stiff in the morning, start with gentle movement to increase blood flow and warm your joints before jumping into long stretches. Your body will thank you for it.🎧 Episode Resources & LinksPodcast Sponsor: Active Movement Studiohttps://activemovement.com.auWatch the exercises from this episode:https://www.instagram.com/treatmenttablepodcast/Podcast Producer Nellie: https://www.instagram.com/producer_nellie/Royalty-Free Music: Kontraa Studio | UKA Music. Pixabay.comSee you next week on the Treatment Table!