Every day, more and more people are actively exploring the wellness space to help improve their physical and mental health. In fact, a study done by McKinsey found that 82% of people in the US consider wellness a top or important priority. As more people are taking steps to be proactive about their health, they’re looking for ways to incorporate wellness and preventative care into their existing routine. One such method that has been gaining popularity in recent years is assisted stretching.
Preventative wellness is the practice of proactively caring for your physical and mental health. More people than ever are seeking preventative wellness solutions because it’s an effective way to ensure they’re feeling better today, and living better tomorrow. No matter how old you are or how active you may be, practicing preventative wellness can only benefit you!
Choosing to prioritize preventative wellness can lead to many benefits, such as:
Standard preventive care measures such as screenings and annual checkups should continue to be part of anyone’s routine care. But adding a wellness routine such as regular assisted stretch sessions can help take your preventive care measures a step further!
Assisted stretching is a form of stretching in which 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.
Movement is medicine, and assisted stretching is a great way to maintain and improve mobility. Better mobility means being able to stay active and healthy, improve physical and mental health, and even decrease risk of injury!
In addition to its many benefits, one of the big appeals of assisted stretching is that it is primarily passive for the person getting stretched. 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.
Assisted stretching is an accessible form of preventative wellness for any age or lifestyle. Not only can it be easily incorporated into almost any routine, but it’s also an enjoyable method that can perfectly complement other health and wellness practices!
Assisted stretching can be an easy way to improve your health and wellness, but like anything else with your health, consistency is key. To experience maximum benefits, getting stretched by a trained professional needs to be done routinely. With a StretchLab membership, you can easily add assisted stretching to your schedule - while leaving the actual work to the experts.
At StretchLab, our members receive a holistic wellness experience, including:
Ready to see what an assisted stretching routine can do for your health and wellness? Find the nearest StretchLab studio to you here!