Dallas Stretch Four Life

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Come stretch with us!!!! Today walk in appts available 15 and 20 minutes. 15 min $38! 20 min $50!!! Come see what all the buzz is about. Today at Caddo Offices at 6301 Gaston ave. 2-5pm!

"When I stand, I feel amazingly relaxed and almost like I'm floating."

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You know you wanna stretch!

How does FST different from other stretch techniques? 🤔

FST uses gentle traction to stretch the joint capsule granting the client access to range of motion they have not had access to in some time.

FST is a gain without pain technique. When the body is in pain it puts up barriers towards progress. Less is more! The client should be feeling relaxed during there session vs. having to ask for a stick to bite down on.

FST is a technique that is in constant motion. The use of traction, circumduction, and oscillation are utilized while combined with varied tempos to obtain client goals.

We isolate the lower body one leg at time. This allows the client to relax the leg that is resting while the other leg is receiving FST.

Thank *quad* for fascial stretch therapy 😜

The Four in Dallas Stretch *Four* Life! 👉 Dallas Stretch Four Life embodies mind, body, spirit and breath in our philosophy towards Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST).

Within the Four, breath is a great tool that works to bring mind, body and spirit together as one. Here I am at the beginning of a session, guiding the client through his breathing in order to get the most out of his stretch and reduce tension before we even begin!

That Friday Fever... when you want to do everything and nothing all at once 😂

Are you wondering if you should focus on stretching more before or after your training sessions, races, or games?

A fascial stretch session is incredible for increasing the body's range of motion during your workouts- so you can move bigger and better, getting the most from you body each session 🙌

As you may guess, a session at Dallas Stretch Four Life will also do wonders for your post-workout recovery! I'll lengthen muscles worked and set you up for a smooth recovery process 👌

Our glutes can become tight/sore for a variety of reasons. Oddly enough, they can be tight from sitting too much OR over use and over exertion.

Tight glutes can lead to other ailments, one of which is one of the biggest reasons people come in to see me; low back pain! Coming in to see me, we will go through a series of stretches and tests to see if your glutes are tight, if your neurons are firing correctly, and more!

Added bonus, this stretch feels amazing 😌

The stretch that makes you say, "ahhhh" 😌

What would you give to be pain free??
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Shown here is one of the more passive stretches done in a facial stretch session. It can alleviate tightness and lengthen the entire side of the body— relieving back and hip pain.⁣⁣
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These are a few of the areas that are most “problematic” for people coming in to see me, and they almost always walk out feeing some degree better than when they walked in!⁣⁣

Have you labeled yourself “not flexible”?

Flexibility is one of the many parts of fitness, and improves performance of everyday activities! Through the use of fascial stretch techniques, we can improve range of motion through joints in a way that uses gentle traction to stretch the joint capsule granting the client access to range of motion they have not had access to in some time.

If you're looking to increase flexibility and range of motion, our stretch packs are perfect for you! Send us a message for more info 📬

Teamwork makes the dream work 👊🏼⁣
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While I do guide you and perform much of he stretching during our sessions; some exercises require reaching or tilting in order for you to get the most from your session.⁣
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In this case, pressure applied into my hand followed by rest gives us the ability to intensify the stretch.

Finding LENGTH & SPACE is one of the best ways to describe what you will feel after a fascial stretch session. Does this sound like something your body needs??

Thought so 😉

Happy Hump Day, stretch fam! 🐪Here we are stretching out the glutes and low back - an important stretch to keep low back pain at bay!

People walk through my doors for all sorts of reasons..

🔹Injury Recovery
🔹Pain Relief
🔹Athletic Performance
🔹Flexibility

After one session, people generally feel light, relaxed, and at ease. After multiple sessions (and sometimes just one) they not only start to find that fascial stretch is the solution they were looking for, but they also see themselves reaping the benefits and getting more than what they originally bargained for! 👍🏼

Coming in for general pain relief, let’s say of the low back region, clients will feel this “opening” of the body and fascia that not only grants them less pain, but also brings on greater flexibility, AND on top of that, a heightened athletic performance. 🙌🏼

The benefits of stretch really do all go hand in hand, a two for one (or three.. or four...) your body will be thankful for!

Comment down below what you are looking for out of a stretch, and I’ll see if I can help! 😜

This stretch is a crowd favorite for opening up the hips and alleviating pain in the lower back and neck/shoulder area.⁣
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Getting stretched everyday would be a dream, but not exactly reality for much of us!⁣ Especially now.
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I have a series of stretches that can be done at home to keep your body in tip top shape 🏆 and they can be found by clicking the link below 👇🏼

https://stretchfourlife.com/resources.html

Our table allows for MAXIMUM head and neck attention! 🔮

By being able to remove the head piece, we can move your head through a larger range of motion- leaving you feeling tension free walking away from the session! ✨

IT Band tightness... If you've experienced it, you know you would do just about anything to eliminate it! Here is a great stretch that stretches out the outer thigh 💫

First, you come in because you have an injury you’re trying to recover 🤕⁣
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Then, you start seeing the benefits in other areas of your life 😯⁣
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Maybe you feel lighter in your feel, your flexibility has increased, and you’re hitting PR after PR in the gym 😀⁣
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Fascial Stretch Therapy isn’t only a form of recovery, it is a way of life 💫⁣

Go hip flexor pain? We've got you! 🤗

The way we breathe impacts our range of motion. This change was made in 5 min! On our new Breath Boost class we address all components that affect breathing. You will leave energized, relaxed, flexible and open! Try our classes for free! First week is on us 👍 you can sign up knowing you and taking care of yourself and supporting a small business! We will be keeping classes no longer than 20 min. Even though we are all mostly at home we are still leading busy lives and juggling more. We want to give you a quick simple solution to help you reduce stress and fell good!

No fools here! Just a few gals working on improving flexibility and relieving lower back pain 😀

This is no short list... but we know you want to see this 😍
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FST can reduce or eliminate back problems
FST prevents injury (especially sprains and strains)
FST increases sports performance
FST can reduce muscular soreness and reduce recovery time
FST enhances one's physical fitness
FST can promote the development of body awareness
FST improves post​ure
FST promotes physical and mental relaxation
FST can enhance s*x
FST can reduce pain associated with menstrual cramps
FST increases flexibility that lasts over time
FST reduces and alleviates muscular tension and soreness
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Any questions on the above? Send us a message! 📩

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Is fascial stretch for me? The answer is yes 😀Whether you are an athlete or desk dweller (or both!), fascial stretch will absolutely enhance your life!

Relief so good you can't help but smile 😜

What do y'all know about flexibility?? 🤔
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Flexibility is one of the major parts of fitness. It is defined as the range of motion of your joints or the ability of your joints to move freely. It also refers to the mobility of your muscles, which allows for more movement around the joints. Range of motion is the distance and direction your joints can move, while mobility is the ability to move without restriction.
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So how does all of this make you "fit"?? It allows for better performance when during athletic competitions, exercising, and during your day-to-day activities. Greater flexibility makes bending, walking, and lifting easier.
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Without adequate flexibility, daily activities such as getting out of bed, lifting a child, or squatting to pick something up can become more difficult to do. In addition, INADEQUATE flexibility can affect your athletic performance by preventing you from reaching the full potential, strength, and power of your muscles. 💪

Athletic Performance 🏌️Stress Relief 😌 Range of motion 💫 Injury prevention all leads to greater training sessions and a body READY to perform and recovery optimally.
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Book your stretch today!

Before each first time stretch, we do a detailed evaluation of the body and how things are functioning 🔎
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Recognizing these patterns helps me identify where the cause of your pain is likely originating from.
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While you may come in with an aching lower back, the problem could be caused by imbalances in your glutes or quads!
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Proper diagnosis leads to proper treatment, and that's how we do it at Dallas Stretch Four Life! ✨

Calling all fitness professionals, enthusiasts, athletes, and competitors! 📢
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You need this 😍

Education over everything! 🙌 Fascia is not something talked about day to day, and walking out of a session with us we want you to feel educated on what you just experienced!
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This comes in handy for when you're telling your friends and family how great fascial stretch is 😉 and you want to explain exactly how this therapy is different from other more traditional methods!

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It’s all connected! FOR REAL!
Fascia and energy touch every part of your body👍 treat it well🙏

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THE PHYSIOLOGY OF FLEXIBILITY 👀

Flexibility refers to the range of movement and mobility around a joint (basically how far a body part can move around this joint). Range of motion is dependent on muscle bulk, the surrounding tissue, the structure of the joint, skin, and muscle length. Stretching applies to any activity which lengthens the muscle and tendon fibres.

We now know how stretching works, but the question exists, WHY STRETCH? It is not sufficient to simply know that stretching is good for you-- that knowledge alone does not provide the motivation to begin and maintain a flexibility program.

Let us first explore flexibility in a FUNCTIONAL sense, for in reality, it doesn’t matter if you can touch your toes, what matters is flexibility’s effect on your quality and quantity of life. A good example can be something as simple as changing lanes in the car. Turning to check the blind spot can be a monumental task with poor neck and upper back flexibility. Basic tasks like this can be made simple with improvements in flexibility. This is just an example of one of a hundred times each day when flexibility can improve your quality of life, whether its feeling looser getting out of bed, picking up a pencil off the floor putting on a seat belt.

The benefits however don’t stop at functional improvements. Stay tuned this week for more on how increased flexibility can enhance your quality of life! 💫 💫

Before each first time stretch, I do a detailed evaluation of the body and how things are functioning.
.
Recognizing these patterns helps me identify where the cause of your pain is likely originating from.
.
While you may come in with an aching lower back, the problem could be caused by imbalances in your glutes or quads!
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Proper diagnosis leads to proper treatment, and that's how we do it at Dallas Stretch Four Life! ✨

How does FST different from other stretch techniques? 🤔
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FST uses gentle traction to stretch the joint capsule granting the client access to range of motion they have not had access to in some time.
..
FST is a gain without pain technique. When the body is in pain it puts up barriers towards progress. Less is more! The client should be feeling relaxed during there session vs. having to ask for a stick to bite down on.
..
FST is a technique that is in constant motion. The use of traction, circumduction, and oscillation are utilized while combined with varied tempos to obtain client goals.
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We isolate the lower body one leg at time. This allows the client to relax the leg that is resting while the other leg is receiving FST.

OUCH! Got Hip Pain?? 😩😩😩

This QL stretch is a great example of treating Hip Flexor pain at the SOURCE rather than automatically digging into your hip area with a lacrosse ball or foam roller.

However☝️this may not be the answer in every case. It is CRUCIAL to take a full history of your activity that may have lead to the pain. For example, hip flexor pain could come from explosive athletic movements OR could come from sitting more than usual. Two totally different histories requiring different treatments.