Interesting facts you might not know about stretching

1:13 PM chiropractic, chiropractor, exercise, stretching, Winnipeg No Comments

Stretching and flexibility are important but when is it best to stretch and how much? If you are an occasional runner or exercise a few times per week the research indicates some fascinating facts about stretching and injury risk. Here is what the latest research is telling us about stretching: Stretching before or after exercising does not confer protection from muscle soreness. Stretching before exercising does not seem to confer a practically useful reduction in the risk of injury.  Data from two studies on army recruits in military...

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Tips for Runners

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As spring/summer approaches in Winnipeg the weather allows for us to get out and stretch our legs. One of the best and most common ways of doing that is running. Injuries associated with running are an unfortunate but all too common occurrence. Understanding a running injury is the key to effective treatment. Running involves maintenance of a specific posture with tremendous muscle exertion over a long period of time. This can lead to muscular imbalances within the body. Over time pain can develop in the foot, ankle, knee, hips, lower and upper...

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