05/01/2026
Stretching
Stretching at Clinic4Sport is a professionally guided, assisted stretching service designed to optimise mobility, improve tissue quality, and support performance, recovery, and injury prevention.
Unlike generic or self-guided stretching, our sessions are delivered by qualified therapists who assess how your body moves and apply targeted, sport-specific stretching techniques based on your individual needs, training demands, and movement restrictions.
Why professionally guided stretching?
Stretching is not simply about flexibility — it plays a critical role in:
Joint mechanics
Load distribution
Movement efficiency
Injury prevention and recovery
When performed incorrectly or without assessment, stretching can be ineffective or even counterproductive. Our professionally guided approach ensures that stretching is safe, purposeful, and relevant to your sport or activity, rather than generic or excessive.
How stretching benefits the body
Professionally guided stretching can help to:
Reduce excessive muscle tension and stiffness
Improve joint range of motion and tissue extensibility
Enhance movement quality and posture
Support recovery from training, competition, or long working days
Reduce the risk of muscle strains and overload injuries
Improve performance by allowing more efficient and controlled movement
Sport-specific stretching
Sport-specific stretching focuses on the muscle groups, joints, and movement patterns most relevant to your sport or activity.
Your therapist will tailor stretching techniques based on the physical demands of your sport, whether that involves:
Sprinting, acceleration, and change of direction
Repetitive loading (e.g. running, cycling, rowing)
Overhead or rotational movements
Strength and power-based training
This approach helps to improve movement efficiency, reduce unnecessary strain on tissues, and support both performance and injury prevention.
What happens during a stretching session?
Each session begins with a brief clinical assessment to identify movement restrictions, tight muscle groups, and any injury history or training demands.
Your session will then include:
A short tissue warm-up to prepare muscles and joints
Hands-on, assisted stretching led by your therapist
Targeted focus on key areas such as hips, hamstrings, calves, spine, shoulders, or sport-specific regions
Stretching techniques and intensity are adjusted throughout the session to remain safe, controlled, and effective.
Is stretching painful?
Stretching should not be painful.
You may experience a strong but controlled stretch sensation as tight tissues are lengthened, however, this should feel relieving rather than uncomfortable.
Your therapist will continuously communicate with you to ensure the stretch intensity remains appropriate and safe.
What should I wear?
Please wear comfortable sports or gym clothing that allows free movement, such as:
Gym wear or yoga wear
Loose shorts or leggings
T-shirt or vest
Clean socks are recommended to maintain hygiene and comfort during the session.
Who is stretching suitable for?
Stretching sessions are suitable for:
Athletes looking to improve performance, recovery, and movement efficiency
Gym-goers wanting to reduce tightness and prevent injury
Desk-based professionals experiencing stiffness or postural discomfort
Individuals returning to activity after injury or periods of inactivity
Anyone feeling restricted, tight, or uncomfortable during movement
When should I get stretched?
Stretching can be beneficial:
Before activity to prepare tissues for load and movement
After training or sport to support recovery
During heavy training phases to manage stiffness and fatigue
As part of regular maintenance to optimise mobility and reduce injury risk
Why choose Clinic4Sport?
All stretching sessions at Clinic4Sport are:
Professionally guided
Individually assessed
Sport-specific where required
Evidence-based and clinically safe
Our aim is not just to help you feel looser, but to help you move better, perform better, and stay injury-free.
