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We don't do a lot of stretching. I know that's a big shift for many, and in this episode, I want to explain why.
0:00: Introduction
5:20: Tightness is a symptom, not a cause
7:48: “Security system” of the body
14:05: Why might tightness happen?
15:35: Reasons for chronic tightness
18:18: Should we be stretching to solve tightness?
19:29: Are there benefits to stretching?
20:22: What does stretching do to the tissues of your body?
23:55: So what CAN improve mobility?
28:10: Importance of addressing why your tissues are getting tight in the first place
31:10: But shouldn’t we stretch after working out?
33:52: What about gentle stretching?
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By Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT4.9
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We don't do a lot of stretching. I know that's a big shift for many, and in this episode, I want to explain why.
0:00: Introduction
5:20: Tightness is a symptom, not a cause
7:48: “Security system” of the body
14:05: Why might tightness happen?
15:35: Reasons for chronic tightness
18:18: Should we be stretching to solve tightness?
19:29: Are there benefits to stretching?
20:22: What does stretching do to the tissues of your body?
23:55: So what CAN improve mobility?
28:10: Importance of addressing why your tissues are getting tight in the first place
31:10: But shouldn’t we stretch after working out?
33:52: What about gentle stretching?
Workshop
Free Evlo 101 class
14 day free trial
Follow Dr. Shannon on Instagram
Follow Fit Body, Happy Joints on Instagram
Follow Fit Body, Happy Joints on Tiktok
To try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit www.evlofitness.com

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