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Back Pain Relief: How Assisted Stretching Can Help

By Stretch U

Ever find yourself wincing in pain after hours in the car or hunched at your desk? You’re not aloneβ€”back pain affects millions of people and can seriously impact your quality of life. Fortunately, there’s a solution that targets the root of the problem: Assisted Stretching. Let’s explore why this form of treatment may be best…

What’s so Great About Water Anyways?

By Stretch U

Why do I have to drink so much water? 8 glasses of water per day? Drink a gallon of water every day? Gimme a break…I’m confused and it’s too much info! To boost the volume, tone, and strength of your muscles, water is one of your greatest allies. Not only does it lubricate the joints…

Have A Seat Warm Up Your Feet

By Stretch U

During your 40-minute or 60-minute session, the first muscle we work on is the Flexor Digitorum Brevis. [The bottom of the foot] Super-fun anatomy quiz, right? Muscles respond best to exercise and stretching when they are warm. On your next visit, arrive a few minutes early, have a seat, grab one of our foot rollers,…