by Lawrence Hines | Stretching, Therapeutic
So, you’ve finished your workout and you know you should stretch. But why, and what are the best types of after workout stretches? Why Stretch after a workout? Well, working out shortens and tightens our muscles. Stretching helps to reset to a more normal...
by Lawrence Hines | Asheville, Massage, Stretching, Therapeutic
In the first article of this series on stretching we discussed some of the benefits of stretching, but how you stretch and the type of stretches you perform can change the kind of results you get from your stretch. Simply put, not all stretches are created equal!...
by Lawrence Hines | Asheville, Massage, Stretching, Therapeutic
The Value of Stretching Most of us grudgingly agree that stretching is good for us. As in: I know I really ought to stretch more. It just doesn’t seem to fit it in. Maybe by reading this you will see how essential and really valuable stretching is. You might...