Are you an avid athlete looking to optimize your training routine? Are you injured or recovering from surgery? Do you generally suffer from stiffness, soreness, or a lack of mobility? If so, you could benefit from our assisted stretching (also known as partner-assisted stretching) at Peake Movement in Baltimore, MD. We’re your go-to resource for assisted stretching, mobility, and stability training!
Assisted stretching primarily improves flexibility, blood circulation, and range of motion. According to the Mayo Clinic, improving flexibility and mobility has far-reaching health benefits. It can help relieve stiffness and pain. It also reduces the risk of injury. Whether you’re older, active, or a serious athlete, stretching exercises should be part of every well-rounded fitness regimen. With assisted stretching, we remove the guesswork for you. Your mobility coach will do all the work. You’ll leave the session feeling stretched, rejuvenated, and more at ease in your body.
At Peake Movement, we take an evidence-based medical approach to assisted stretching. Physical therapists medically review our fitness programs to optimize function and reduce the chance of injury or re-injury. With a simple assessment, one of our mobility coaches, certified by the National Association of Sports Medicine (NASM), can then create and guide an assisted stretching program to fit your specific wellness and fitness goals, regardless of your age or fitness level. Currently, our clients are reporting a high satisfaction rate from our personalized training programs.
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Reference: Mayo Clinic
What is assisted stretching?
At Peake Movement, assisted stretching involves having a NASM-certified mobility trainer help you perform stretches to improve your flexibility and relieve muscle tension. This technique lets you focus on relaxing the targeted muscles while your partner or professional applies gentle pressure to enhance the stretch. By having someone assist, you can achieve a greater range of motion than stretching alone, which can be especially beneficial if you have tight or sore muscles. Assisted stretching is often employed in physical therapy, sports training, and yoga practice to maximize the effectiveness of each stretch and support your overall physical well-being.
What are the benefits of assisted stretching?
When you engage in assisted stretching, you can experience many benefits that can significantly enhance your physical well-being including:
- increased flexibility and range of motion
- better and safer athletic performance
- alleviate tension and muscle stiffness
- improved posture and balance
Many of these benefits can be obtained on your own, but having a certified mobility trainer observe and guide you can help you achieve the desired results much sooner and safer. In addition, your trainer is there to support and motivate you every step of the way. Assisted stretching can often complement other fitness and wellness modalities, such as personal training or compression therapy.
Who can benefit from assisted stretching?
You can benefit from assisted stretching if you’re:
- an athlete seeking to optimize your performance and prevent injuries, as greater flexibility can enhance your overall physical agility
- recovering from an injury or surgery and wish to regain mobility and function
- suffering from arthritis or other chronic medical conditions that may require regular stretching
- experiencing chronic tension, stiffness, soreness, or tightness
- a senior suffering from imbalance or incoordination issues
Assisted stretching can help alleviate discomfort and improve your posture. Even if you want to enhance your general well-being and relax, incorporating assisted stretching into your routine can contribute to a more balanced and healthy lifestyle.
Why is flexibility and mobility important?
The primary benefits of stretching to improve flexibility and mobility include:
- reduce the risk of injury
- helps manage chronic back and joint pain
- helps alleviate the adverse effects of sitting for too long
- allows muscles to move through a full range of motion
- helps reduce inflammation around joints and muscles
- helps balance and stability
How often is assisted stretching needed?
Every person’s goals and body are different; thus, every assisted stretching regimen will vary. We recommend consulting with one of our mobility trainers to determine a routine that best fits your unique personal needs. But generally, most patients benefit from two to three assisted stretching sessions per week.
How soon can I experience results?
Again, every person’s body and conditions are different, so results will vary. However, many patients will experience positive results after their first session. People usually experience full results after several weeks of assisted stretching and report a high satisfaction rate.
Evidence-based
At Peake Movement, we make an extended effort to offer you medically substantiated assisted stretching techniques. We are 100% committed to continuous medical education (CME) and constantly improving our therapies to provide you with the most recent and proven modalities to help you attain optimal results.
Schedule an appointment
At Peake Movement, we make starting your physical fitness program easy and convenient. Contact us today to schedule an appointment with one of our assisted stretching specialists in person or over the phone. We’re excited to assist you in reaching your Peake fitness!: