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Stay Quick, Prevent Injury, and Play Pain-Free Whether you're a seasoned veteran coming from tennis or a newcomer looking for a fun, social way to stay active, chances are you—or someone you know—has caught the bug for the latest sports craze: pickleball. It’s been the fastest-growing sport in the U.S.…

Prevent Injury, Boost Recovery, and Stay Moving Whether you're a highly competitive ultramarathon runner, a track star, or someone who enjoys the occasional jog or cycling session, every mile you log takes its toll on your muscles and joints. Does that mean you should stop running or biking? Absolutely not—but…

Golf may seem like a leisurely sport to some, but experienced players know the truth—it’s a full-body game that demands balance, mobility, rotation, and control. Despite its low-impact reputation, golf can create serious stress on the spine, hips, shoulders, and wrists. In 2024, over 28 million Americans played golf on…

Stretching is a cornerstone of athletic performance and overall physical health, but not all stretching methods are created equal. Two common types of stretching, static and dynamic, serve different purposes and are best utilized at specific times in relation to athletic activities. Understanding the differences between these stretching techniques can…

As a massage therapist, earning your NCBTMB continued education credits doesn’t have to be tedious. If you’re looking for an engaging, flexible, and practical course, our Assisted Stretch Certification Course could be the perfect fit. Here are five reasons why it’s worth considering: 1. Convenient and Flexible Life is busy…

Stretching during pregnancy is more than just a way to relieve tension—it is an essential component of overall health and well-being for expectant mothers. As the body undergoes significant changes to accommodate a growing baby, muscles and ligaments experience increased strain, often leading to discomfort in areas such as the…

Stretching is low hanging fruit that everyone should be picking to help their overall well-being. The reason it’s low hanging fruit is because it’s easy to take a few minutes out of your day, to improve circulation, help reduce muscle tension, and produce a sense of calm that can carry…

Assisted stretching can help improve your balance by reminding your brain how to communicate with your muscles. This can help make your everyday movements easier, more trustworthy and even help prevent falls. Don’t believe me? Proprioception is the idea that your body can sense where your other body parts are…

Anyone that has been on their fitness journey long enough has neglected stretching at some point. Either you're young and feel like you don’t need it or you haven’t done it in so long you're convinced it is a waste of time. Assisted stretching is a great way to get…

Time takes a toll on all of us. Staying active and mobile is hard. But you know what is easy? Heading to a Stretch Center near you so that our stretch therapists can work with you 1:1, assisting you through stretches that help you stay moving. As we age, our…