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Ten Reasons to Stretch
Dr. Catherine Chu BSc., DC

Daily stretching is a beneficial practice for the health of your body and muscles. Stretching pumps irritants and inflammation away from muscles, and increases the blood supply and flow of nutrients to muscles and joints. This process promotes tissue healing and injury repair. Here are some more reasons why stretching can be beneficial:

1. Reduces muscle soreness after exercise
2. Accelerates tissue healing
3. Improves balance and co-ordination
4. Improves posture
5. Promotes muscle relaxation
6. Boosts your energy levels
7. Relieves back and joint pain
8. Reduces the likelihood of back pain
9. Promotes total body relaxation and a greater sense of well-being
10. Maintains lifelong flexibility

A comfortable stretch should be held for 30 seconds.  Do not bounce at the end of the stretches as this can possibly injur the muscle. Focus on breathing while you are holding the stretch and relax away the stress in your body. Your chiropractor can design a specific daily stretching regime tailor to your exact needs. 

For more information Dr. Chu can be contacted at the Root of Health 905.845.7668