How Stretch Therapy Can Help With Pain and Inflammation
Stretch therapy has long been a low-risk, effective treatment option for pain, inflammation, muscle tightness and soreness, and injury recovery. At Anderson Wellness Center, Dr. Kristen Steely uses stretch therapy in Anderson, SC to rehabilitate injuries, prevent injuries, accelerate healing, and reduce the risk of pain and swelling. Stretch therapy can free up restrictions in the spine and restore function and range of motion in the joints. Here is a look at how stretch therapy can improve pain and inflammation and promote healing after an injury.
What Is Stretch Therapy?
Stretch therapy, also known as assisted stretching, is an injury rehabilitation method that restores range of motion, flexibility, function, and mobility after an injury. Dr. Steely will guide you through stretching exercises that address tight muscles, stiff joints, soreness, and inflammation. Stretch therapy can strengthen and elongate muscles so they are more flexible and better support movement. It also helps your muscles provide better support to your spine so that you can move around easier.
Who Should Consider Stretch Therapy?
You should consider stretch therapy if you work out or train regularly, play sports, have a past injury or are recovering from orthopedic surgery, have a physically demanding job, or have a history of muscle tightness or soreness.
Benefits of Stretch Therapy
The goal of stretch therapy is to address muscle tightness and soreness, joint stiffness, tissue restrictions, and other issues that cause aches and pains. Stretch therapy can improve your range of motion and flexibility, which will reduce your risk of future injuries. Repetitive stretching exercises can improve muscle length and joint range, which can in turn improve your posture and movement. You are less likely to experience spinal imbalances and joint problems when you stretch regularly.
Integrating Stretch Therapy into Your Chiropractic Care Program
Dr. Steely can determine if you should integrate stretch therapy into your chiropractic care program. Stretch therapy can improve the results of chiropractic adjustments, massage therapy, drop table adjustments, laser therapy, and manual lymphatic drainage. Undergoing stretch therapy before other treatments can make your body more relaxed and receptive. Undergoing stretch therapy after treatments can improve healing and reduce muscle tightness and soreness.
Learn More About Stretch Therapy
Visit Dr. Steely at Anderson Wellness Center to learn more about stretch therapy in Anderson, SC. Dr. Steely can help you decide if you should integrate stretch therapy into your rehabilitation program or chiropractic care plan. Call us to schedule an appointment, or request an appointment online.
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