Hidden Benefits of Stretching

Stretching has a lot of benefits. Most people know about some benefits like flexibility, recovery, and better posture. But did you know that there’s a lot of benefits that people don’t know much about? Here are some examples!

  1. Reduce Stress and Anxiety 

5 minutes of stretching after a hard day will help you ease tension in your body and your mind; take some time to notice how your body and muscles feel before and after a stretch; you will feel the difference. 


  1. Improve Concentration 

Pause your busy life for 5- 10 minutes perform some stretches and experience your body and mind refocusing by simply investing some minutes of your day in this activity.


  1. Improve Digestion

Ever feel stuffed after your meals? Get rid of this uncomfortable feeling by performing stretches that specifically target your digestive system. 


  1. Ease Headaches

Sitting in certain positions for long periods of time can cause contraction of your neck muscle, instead of taking time to reach out for painkillers, spend a few minutes performing neck stretches that will loosen up the muscles and feel your headache slowly go away in a natural way. 


For more information, book an appointment with our stretchers at JO STRETCH or contact us via e-mail at: themethod@jostretch.com


Joan Balas