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Did you know performing a stretching routine each day has a broad range of benefits? At Virtual PT NYC, we understand this, which is why we encourage all of our patients to engage in these activities. They are easy to perform and can be done from the comfort of your own home! For more information about why you should consider doing daily stretches, and which ones are the most beneficial, please don’t hesitate to contact our expert staff today.

Benefits Of Daily Stretching

Keeping the human body active plays a crucial role in maintaining everyday health. While some people equate this more towards heading to the gym or workout classes, the truth is just taking the time to stretch out your body can be just as effective. No expensive equipment is needed, and you’re able to go at your own pace. Some of the benefits to be had from stretching out each day include:

• Increasing your flexibility.
• Improving your range of motion.
• Enhancing your athletic output.
• Stimulating blood flow to your muscles.
• Preventing injuries and pain.
• Reducing stress

Stretches To Perform

One thing many people enjoy about stretching is that because there are so many to perform, you can set a new routine each day. Mixing it up will keep stretching fun while also offering benefits to many different parts of the body. To learn how to complete some of the most beneficial daily stretches, please see the below:

Side Oblique Stretch

1. Start by standing up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart.
2. Reach one arm up towards the ceiling with your palm facing inward.
3. Slowly reach and lean towards the opposite side of your raised hand.
4. Hold this position for 10 seconds before repeating the action on the opposite side.

Runners Stretch

1. Keeping your feet hip-width apart, stand straight up.
2. Take a step back with your left leg, keeping your right leg planted in the ground.
3. Lay your hands down on the floor at opposite sides of your right foot.
4. Lower your hips until you feel a stretch in your left hip and leg.
5. Hold yourself in this position before returning to your starting pose.
6. Repeat the exercise with the opposite leg.

Forward Fold

1. Stand up straight with your feet pointing forward and hip-width apart.
2. Place your hands behind your glutes, interlocking your fingers if desired.
3. Keep you back flat and begin to bend over at the waist.
4. Shifting your hips backward and keeping your weight on your heels, continue bending until the back of your legs feels a strong stretch.
5. Hold this position for 30 seconds before returning to the starting position.
6. Repeat as many times as wanted.

Seated Back Twist

1. Sit down flat on the floor.
2. Place your left leg over your right leg, putting your left foot down on the floor near your right knee.
3. Gently twist your shoulder towards the left, pulling on your left knee if necessary.
4. Continue turning for 30 seconds before repeating the stretch on the opposite side.

Doorway Stretch

1. Stand up straight in the middle of an open doorway.
2. Place your forearms on the sides of the doorframe.
3. Slowly start to lean forward until you feel a stretching throughout your chest.
4. Hold this position for 30 seconds before resting and repeating.

Contact Our Team

If you’re having trouble mastering these stretches, our team would like to learn how to perform other ones, our team at Virtual PT NYC will be there to help. We know the importance of stretching, which is why our team will virtually show patients the proper technique. Please be sure to contact our team today so you can schedule your first appointment.