THINK before you Stretch

Think before you Stretch

To warm up the muscle and prevent injuries ‘Stretch’ first, then strengthen.

Now lets back up for a second. We are NOT Talking about Static Stretching the Muscles for 30-60 seconds, which some reason has been the ‘gold’ standard. 

This 30-60 holding of a static stretch actually causes Increased Ischemia.  Definition of Ischemia- Tissues in the body Not Being properly fed with oxygen and nutrients due lack of blood flow to that particular area of the body. Most Disease in its simplest definition is due to Ischemia- lack of blood flow to any soft tissue!

"My research has convinced me that lack of oxygen is the root of most or perhaps even all disease". --Dr. Inoue(1)

 When statically stretching, YOU are Starving the muscle!  You’re waiting for the starved muscle to hold on until it can’t any longer, then submits or surrenders to your request.(2) Does this sound like its working synergistically WITH the Body? Does this sound healthy?    Do you enjoy stretching this way?   Have you become flexible in a short period of time? 

Think about what happens when your leg falls asleep from sitting in one position for a length of time- (Static Stretch).  Due to ischemia (lack of blood flow) you may feel needles, tingling, pain, numbness, etc., Causing lactic acid build inside the muscle due to lack of oxygen.  Can u move the muscle quickly?  NO.  But this is exactly what we are doing with long static stretching  Many athletes try burst into action.  Think you are performing at your peak??  Think you maybe susceptible to an injury?  Remember, you could hardly move when your leg fell asleep and now you’re trying to burst into action.

Active Isolated Stretching (The Mattes Method) works synergistically with all the bodies systems- Muscular, cardiovascular, lymphatic and nervous systems, etc..(4)

With Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) you feed the muscle fresh blood.  Fresh Blood that is carrying fresh oxygen and nutrients in well nutritioned meals with each repetition of the stretch!!  Yes, I said repetition of the stretch!  With AIS, you only hold the stretch for 2 seconds while using the opposing muscle move the joint. 

This is based on the Science of the Myotatic reflex (or the Stretch reflex) response and Sherrington’s Law II.(3) In short, if one muscle is contracted, then the opposing muscle in the body must relax.

Active Isolated Stretching enhances performance in ALL areas of your life.  Provides pain relief and prevents injury in both sports and daily life.  AIS a powerful tool in reconditioning, preventing, maintaining the muscle to improve overall quality of life. It focuses on postural alignment and fascial Imbalances throughout the body that can cause strain patterns that lead to pain, injury and decreased performance

I’m just asking you to Think before you use static stretching now that you know the practical applications of Stretching.

For testimonials from Clients and more info on Active Isolated Stretching go to www.PhysioCareCenter.com

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Joel Crandall.  Soft-Tissue and Total Muscle Conditioning Specialist

1.      “Oxygen Starvation of cells in the body can result in: immune deficiency, cardiac symptoms, sleep and respiratory disorders, blood chemistry disturbance, intestinal problems, anxiety, depression, headaches, fatigue, stiff neck, shortness of breath, dizziness, to name but a few health problems.  Dr Inoue

2. “When a muscle lengthens beyond a certain point, the myotatic reflex causes it to tighten and attempt to shorten. This is the tension you feel during stretching exercises. The term "myotatic reflex" was coined by Sir William Richard Gowers 1845-1915) in the 1880's.

3. “Sherrington’s Law of reciprocal innervation. When contraction of a muscle is stimulated, there is a simultaneous inhibition of its antagonist. (Opposing muscle) It is essential for coordinated movement".

4. Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) is a widely used method of stretching used by Doctors, therapists and athletes to increase the bodies potential to heal and increase performance.    -Aaron Mattes

» left by Margie Plog

from Grass Valley,Ca 1 year 230 days ago.

Thank you Joel for posting this most important information! It was a pleasure to meet you in LA at Erik Dalton's Myoskeletal Alignment program.I have been using Aaron Mattes techniques for years on clients of all ages/backgrounds with success,but your "take home" information on stretching is so valuable. Margie Plog

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» left by Joel Crandall 1 year 230 days ago.

Thx Margie. Was Nice to meet you. Keep up the great work!!

 

 

Joel

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