12/06/2025
To stretch or not to stretch.... there's so much conflicting advice out there and it gets even more complicated when we start to look into the many different types of stretching 🤯
Stretching can be really useful and if it feels good, there's no harm in doing it...but it should just form part of what you do.
If you've got tight hamstrings for example, by all means stretch them regularly but more importantly, strengthen them 💪
The same applies to neck and shoulders...often muscles in this area feel tight and knotty but in most cases they are actually constantly sat in stretched positions anyway, as we slump over a desk or slouch in from of the TV. So, stretching more won't really address the issue.
Another problem can be weak opposing muscles...this is particularly apparent when looking at the neck and the lower back... weak anterior neck muscles and weak abdominal muscles, can create tightened posterior neck muscles and lower back muscles. 😳
There's a lot to unravel and unpick in relation tight and weak muscles and how they affect our movement but the fact is, you can be strong and pain free, you just need the right focus and to be consistent.
If you want to know more about how I can help you with this, please get in touch or comment below and let's chat!
