There are a few reasons to incorporate stretching into a massage treatment, but there are also many reasons to stretch on your own at home. In this post we will be talking about these reasons, but at the same time I will provide a list of times or situations where stretching should probably not be attempted (otherwise beware the dastardly consequences).
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Here we would like to briefly cover what the most common forms of stretching are. You will learn about static versus intermittent stretching, the controversial ballistic stretching, and one of our favourite modalities (or services that we offer) the dynamic PNF stretching techniques.
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This guide will be your road map for success with regards to homecare. Learn what specific variables you can change with any of your stretches; as well as find resources to provide a deeper understanding of stretching or homecare as a whole.
The Levator Scaupla[e] muscle is a reasonably deep shoulder mover, extending from the neck to the shoulder blade. Tightness here can replicate issues with the Trapezius muscle, but they are rooted down deeper. This is a muscle that I find issues with in about 90% of my clients. Because of this, I would argue that it is not only worth learning about, but it could actually be quite important for people to notice that this muscle can cause so much grief – especially if you have a desk job!
Continue reading to learn more about what this muscle does; how dysfunction within it can hinder every day living; as well as how best to perform a stretch on your lev. scap.