Every job has its downfalls. Those working in an office setting often experience repetitive movement and overuse injuries. They may also suffer from a lack of blood circulation, tension, and muscle dystrophy. These can all be recipes for disaster, creating pain, physical limitations, and increasing the odds of developing health issues.
Mobility stretching, also known as Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation PNF) stretching, is a recovery option applicable for office workers. It’s one of the services we also offer here at Recovery Lab of Rancho Cucamonga. Below are several of the benefits this stretching service can provide.
Reduces Muscle Tension
Tight muscles in the neck, shoulders, and back: does this sound familiar to you as an office worker? These tense muscles aren’t just painful but can also lead to other issues like frequent headaches, poor blood circulation, and a higher risk of injury. Unfortunately, sometimes using ergonomic equipment in the office isn’t enough.
The movement and pulling during mobility stretching reduce tension by physically extending the fibers of the muscle tissue. With reduced muscle tension comes greater flexibility, less stress, and better sleep as both the muscles and the mind are able to finally relax.
Decreases Joint and Muscle Pain
Muscle and joint pain are one of the most common occurrences among office workers. Pain in the elbows, fingers, shoulders, back, and wrists is especially common. Sitting for hours in the same position, along with repetitive tasks like typing or writing, is often to blame.
Mobility stretching reduces this pain by rebalancing the muscles, so no single muscle group is overworked. It also aims to improve posture, which can otherwise trigger or worsen muscle and joint pain.
Improves Blood Circulation
Jobs requiring little movement can reduce blood circulation. As a result, those working such jobs may experience cold hands and feet, tingling or numbness, and sluggish wound healing. Adequate blood flow, however, is critical. It can help improve cellular repair, the removal of waste buildup, and proper organ functioning.
Because it helps stimulate muscle contraction and open up the blood vessels, mobility stretching is effective in boosting blood flow throughout the body. This can certainly help counteract the impaired blood flow which occurs while working in an office.
Enhances Range of Motion
Sitting in one position for a long period of time, five days a week, can create stiff muscles and joints. As a result, one’s range of motion can be negatively affected. Pain when performing certain movements, the inability to properly bend or extend the limbs, or general stiffness can be signs of a poor range of motion.
Mobility stretching can improve flexibility and motion fluidity in those working in office settings. Its ability to lengthen the muscles, increase the production of synovial fluid to moisten rigid joints, and loosen up the fascia of the muscles makes improved range of motion from mobility stretching possible.
Do you work in an office or similar setting for your job and experience frequent aches and stiffness? Mobility stretching might be an option worth considering.
Call Recovery Lab of Rancho Cucamonga today to learn more about this service.
