Should We Be Stretching? Research is suggesting no.

Most of us were taught from an early age that stretching makes you "looser". We were told that holding a pose, such as touching your toes, for 20-30 Seconds created additional length within a muscle, allowing for greater range of motion.

Unfortnately, while it sounds good in theroy, it's very wrong. No matter how long you spend stretching, you'll only see negligible improvements in flexibility and range of motion. Static stretching has actually been shown to decrease strength and athletic performance, while failing to reduce risk of injury to any significan degree.

So ask yourself: Why and I stretching?

Just because something is tight, it doesn't mean you should stretch it. Often times, things will be tight in attempt to stabilize nearby structures. Stretching might actually be increasing your risk of injury. Muscles can be tight and weak at the same time. Get assessed, don't guess!