Assisted stretching is a remarkable wellness solution that can offer numerous physical benefits. In addition to improving flexibility and range of motion, assisted stretching can also aid in pain relief. Due to its holistic methodology and versatile benefits, many people are seeking out this wellness solution as an integral part of their pain relief management. If you’re struggling with lower back pain, muscle tightness, or even discomfort related to health issues, here’s why you may be able to find relief through assisted stretching.

What is Assisted Stretching? 

Stretching is the act of extending or lengthening a muscle or group of muscles to improve flexibility and range of motion, and most commonly performed on oneself as a solo practice. However, as more research around human anatomy and kinesiology evolve, assisted stretching, which involves having an expert in body work assist a person with a stretch, has piqued the interest of many. The involvement of a partner allows for a deeper stretch and an easier incorporation of stretching techniques such as proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) for greater effectiveness.

One of the many appeals of assisted stretching is that it is primarily passive for the person getting stretched. The person conducting the stretch, which should be a reputable organization-certified or trained professional, moves the person’s limbs through the stretches and controls the movement to achieve deeper stretches. This allows for a more targeted stretch, potentially accessing muscles and areas that may be difficult to reach when stretching alone. This passive methodology also permits the individual getting stretched the ability to apply additional attention to their breathing, resulting in a better and more relaxing stretching experience. 

How Assisted Stretching Can Help With Pain Relief Management

The saying “movement is medicine” stems from truth. Assisted stretching can be a fantastic holistic solution for pain management because of its ability to allow better movement throughout the entire body. Whether you’re experiencing lower back pain, tightness in your hip flexors, or tension in your shoulders, stretching can reduce muscle tension, improve joint mobility, and facilitate better blood flow. Each of these benefits help support recovery and mobility, allowing for easier movement.

When you’re experiencing pain, it can be difficult to do physical activity that targets the area of pain due to discomfort or fear of hurting yourself more. Getting stretched by a trusted professional like a stretch practitioner can help ensure you find relief, without the concern of making the pain worse. A professional stretch practitioner can determine what stretches will target the muscles impacting lower back pain or any other areas of concern, while helping you achieve a deep enough stretch to relieve tension.

Effortless Pain Management with StretchLab

Pain management is most effective when it can easily be incorporated into one’s routine. StretchLab offers an effortless solution through flexible membership options that allow anyone to easily add assisted stretching to their schedule. And the best part? All of the work is left to the experts. At StretchLab, you can trust that our expert stretch practitioners use the latest science and methodology to provide a safe, and effective experience.

Not only that, all members receive access to additional tools that can help with pain management, such as:

• Regular mobility assessments using proprietary body scanning technology
• Personalized, adaptable stretch programs
• Normatec pneumatic compression therapy sessions
• Free access to StretchLab video on-demand content through Xponential+ for continued stretching assistance at home
• And more!

Ready to explore an effortless pain management solution? Find the nearest StretchLab studio to you here!