Do you wake up in the morning and stretch? Dr. Michael Wilson at Kosak Chiropractic in Fairfield, CA, demonstrates stretches that keep your body limber and reduce pain. He can stretch your spine during adjustments and show you some of the best stretches to do on your own.

Better Circulation

A healthy body needs its blood to flow efficiently. When you have blockages and tension in the muscles and joints, it can impede blood flow. As a result, you may have slower healing, fatigue, and pain. When you do regular stretching, blood can easily flow throughout the body to help you heal and recover faster from activities. Your skin will also look healthier.

Reduced Stress

People may be worried about work, money, school, relationships, or all sorts of things. By incorporating regular stretching throughout your day, you'll release endorphins, which are hormones that produce a sense of well-being. Your body and mind will feel less tense. A physically relaxed body can move easily and sleep better at night.

Range of Motion and Flexibility

Some people are more flexible than others. However, you can improve your flexibility and range of motion by practicing stretches. Better flexibility and range of motion can let you enjoy more activities, ranging from yoga to Pilates and sports. Maintaining flexibility and range of motion becomes even more vital as you age. Seniors often have less range of motion and flexibility, but you can prevent that decrease by working on your daily stretches.

Injury Prevention

Maintaining a strong and limber body reduces the likelihood or intensity of injuries. If you're an athlete or very active, keeping your muscles and other connective tissues loose is essential to running, jumping, and moving quickly. When your connective tissue is relaxed and limber, it is less likely to tear or become inflamed during strenuous activity. Stretching should be a part of your regular warm-up sessions and cool-downs, as well as a workout in itself. 

Learn more about stretches in Fairfield, CA, from Dr. Wilson at Kosak Chiropractic. He is an experienced chiropractor who uses techniques to stretch the spine and manipulate soft tissues. He can demonstrate helpful stretches you can do at home. To learn more about the importance of stretching, call our office at 707- 426-111.