Stretching is a great way to keep your muscles flexible, reduce tension, and improve your range of motion. However, sometimes stretching on your own just isn’t as impactful as it would be if you were stretching alongside a professional. This is why assisted mobility stretching exists. Curious how assisted stretching can be beneficial? Read on to learn about some of its many benefits. Muscle Tightness will be Reduced Tight muscles aren’t always easy to tackle on your own. When engaging in solo stretching, you might find yourself stopping at the first sign of pain or discomfort. This is a natural reflex, a way to protect yourself. However, this can prevent you from getting the relief you need. When you opt for assisted mobility stretching, on the other hand, a physician helps target muscle tightness on your behalf. Their controlled, intentional uses of force can target stiffness at a deeper level, allowing for a better range of motion and flexibility. Plus, your protective reflex won’t get in the way, allowing for relief to come your way. The Right Muscles are Targeted Stretching might seem simple, but in reality, it’s more complicated than it seems. There are various muscle groups to consider. Understanding these different muscle groups, knowing what muscle imbalances look like, and using the right techniques is critical but virtually impossible for someone without special schooling or training. A mobility stretching professional, however, already knows about the different muscle groups, what to look for in terms of misalignment, and how to properly manipulate each muscle group – as well as how to isolate specific muscle groups for optimal correction. For you, this means safer and more effective results. Your Posture will be Corrected                                      Sometimes you don’t even know when there’s a posture or misalignment issue going on. Other times, you might be fully aware but not actually sure how to correct it or know what proper alignment might look or feel like. Yet, improper alignments can lead to poor flexibility and reduced mobility. With a mobility stretching expert, they know exactly how to spot muscular imbalances. Their expertise can help them tackle any existing alignment issues you might have, using proper stretching techniques to safely lengthen your muscle fibers as needed. You Focus on Relaxing While Someone Else Does the Work Stretching on your own requires you to be fully active and engaged through the process. While slow stretches like yoga or tai chi can surely be relaxing, nothing is more relaxing than letting someone do the work for you, allowing you to rest both your physical body and mind. During an assisted mobility stretch session, the client can fully relax their muscles, which can help reduce tension which would otherwise negatively impact flexibility. Receiving passive stretching can also calm the nervous system, thanks to not having to worry about stretching correctly or putting effort into coordinating the body. After all, stretching is done best when the mind and body are both relaxed. No unnecessary tension. Just stillness, comfort, and softer muscles are better capable of being manipulated during the stretching session. Your assisted mobility stretching session is just one quick phone call away. Contact Recovery Lab today to reserve your spot.