There are a lot of reasons why stretching is good for a person health. It is good for preventing injuries whether exercising or playing a sport. Helping with flexibility and range motion, making stretching part of a daily practice is essential to one’s health, as stretching is before a workout or a sporting event. “Regular stretching is important to everyday functioning in a variety of settings” (Corbin, Welk, Corbin, Welk, 2016). One thing stretching can do is relieve stress. Muscles contract when under stress and it causes tension. When there is tension it makes it hard to focus and think clearly. Stretching can have a huge impact on stress. Try stretching after waking up in the mornings; it will contribute to getting a jump start on the …show more content…
Feeling sluggish comes from the muscles tighten; this is when stretching is a good idea. One more way stretching is beneficial is, it increases blood flow to the muscles. Stretching supports the overall health, by simulating organ function through blood circulation. And when the blood circulation is good, the heart will not have to work as hard and the heart rate is lower. At some point or another most people have woke up with their neck hurting or have been an accident that resulted in a hurt neck. Neck pain affects the soft tissues in the muscles in the neck. This will also affect the back as well. Neck and back pain can some all of a sudden and put the person in chronic pain for days, weeks or even months. Whether sitting or standing keyboards, cell phones, Ipad, hand held games, etc. is the cause of bad posture. When head and shoulders are down in a forward position it puts stress on the neck, shoulder, and upper back. Instead of looking down at smart devices using them while sitting, bring the device to eye level and do not look down at it. With desk top computers, to keep down the neck and back pain sit up …show more content…
Throughout the day remember to get up and stretch. Stretching can be effective in correcting posture. There is also yoga, it lengthens the spine. Yoga is a series of stretches that contributes to having good posture. “Practicing yoga has been shown to reduce pain, relieve tension, reduce risks of injury, improve posture, improve communication, increase energy and attention span, and enhance feelings of overall wellness and well-being” (Gura, S., 2002). One more is seeing a Chiropractor, they will be better to assess the issue and give better advice on what stretches will be best for a person condition. Calf stretches will help when the arch has fallen. The muscles in a person’s calf go along the lower leg and are connected to the heel. Lean forward against a wall and stretch one leg behind, and keep the other leg in front. Bend the front knee, and keep bending until the stretch is felt in the lower part of the leg that is behind. Raising the heel can also strengthen one’s lower leg muscle, which is directly tied to the arch. Heels should be lifted off the floor as high as one can get, but at the same time keeping the big toe on the
As technology improves and time on the computer increases, symptoms for these diseases begin to appear more frequently. Sitting on the computer for hours on end makes you prone to developing a musculoskeletal disease since you are not being active or exercising your muscles. Ardahan and Simsek (2015) analyze the interaction and affect on excessive computer work and disease in the musculoskeleton. Their study includes 490 participants who work in a government office in Turkey, and observe how their bodies were reacting to their work environment, excluding workers who are already struggling with pain coming from a previous disease. Results were taken from the experiment by filling out questionnaires that attempted to document the level of discomfort that they experienced. More than 25% were discovered to not take a break during their session on the computer, but found that the average amount of time spent on the computer was 7 hours. The workers recorded musculoskeletal pain symptoms mainly in the neck area and back. Age was not a determinant factor when it came to being more prone to experiencing these symptoms. In some of the results, it was found that women are more likely to have pain in certain areas in comparison to men, and overall dealt with more pain. The data from the study proved that the more use you get on the computer, the more likely you are to develop symptoms of a disorder in your musculoskeletal system. To ensure that you don’t suffer through the pain, the results show that taking breaks from long computer usage is beneficial. It’s important to relax your muscles and keep them active instead of staring at a computer for more than 7 hours with no breaks in
Or if you have stairs at home, you can also do step ups to strengthen your lower leg muscles as well as your knees and hip joints. To do step ups, place your right foot on the stair platform and press on your right heel while you bring your left foot to the platform. Then return to your starting position with your right foot going down followed by your left foot. Then step onto the platform again using your left foot next. Do this 10 to 12 times on each leg for 3 sets.
I have been doing resistance training since past four years and it has always been a bodybuilding type training i.e. training for muscle mass. Stretching exercises both before and after resistance training has been an important factor in improving my flexibility and increasing my joints’ range of motion. When you can flex, extend or circumduct your joints through full range of motion without any pain that is called flexibility. Many individuals often overemphasize flexibility training and not focus on improving the strength of the surrounding muscles which can lead to an injury. I have always ensured that I warm-up properly before any type of stretching. I always do an active warm-up like 10 minutes treadmill walk/elliptical/arc trainer, etc. As research has proved and I have also experienced that static stretching can temporarily lower the strength levels, I do dynamic stretching before beginning my resistance training. Dynamic stretching helps improve strength, flexibility and endurance, speed, neuromuscular activation and coordination. It is especially important if you use higher repetitions, sets and/or heavier weights.
This is what causes intense heel pain when you walk. You'll probably notice this pain when you first get out of bed in the morning as your fascia tightens while you sleep. You may have difficulty even walking when you first get up. One solution for this is to see your foot doctor and get a brace for your foot that you wear when you sleep at night. This keeps your fascia in a stretched out position, so pain is reduced in your heel. Stretching exercises help also. Your podiatrist can show you the proper exercises for your condition, or you may be referred to a physical therapist for treatment. The exercises include motions that stretch the arch of your foot through heel and toe
Additionally, many health conditions are linked to poor posture. For example, if your posture is poor, then you are more prone to circulation problems. Poor posture can also have a negative effect on your breathing and lung capacity. Chiropractic care can improve your posture, which can improve your health in many ways.
Posture Correction – Poor posture is a major issue involved in back pain. Poor posture is also unattractive and unhealthy to the body. Good posture helps the body maintain balance and stay aligned. Inversion therapy helps to realign your spine so you can enjoy the health benefits of good
• When sitting or lying down, raise (elevate) your feet. Try putting some pillows underneath your lower legs.
Aerobic exercise is anything exercise that elevates the respiration, heart and metalobic rate for 20-30 minutes. Aerobic exercises include running, brisk walking, swimming and cycling. Stretching and toning exercises are slow and sustained, they decrease muscle tension, improve circulation, can help relax the body, they also help focus and center the mind in the present moment. Yoga is a good example of a balanced stretching and toning program, and there is increasing evidence that yoga has psychological and well as physiological benefits. Yoga can be compared to progressive muscle relaxation where a muscle is tensed and relaxed systematically through out the body to produce relaxation response which decreases stress and tension, increases strength and balance, increases flexibility, lowers blood pressure and reduces cortisol levels (Thirthalli et al., 2013; Weiten et al., 2012), it improves psychological well-being, yoga involves concentrating on the breath and body which calms the mind by switching focus away from worries of the mind and brings the person into the present moment, rather than on the past or future. It also increases bodily awareness so the feelings of tension and stress are recognised earlier and can be reduced sooner, yoga it self is exercise and so the usual benefits of exercise are gained too (‘The psychological
The body was designed to perform a variety of tasks while actively using muscles. Sustained muscle activity robs the muscles of life giving blood flow. It is very important to actively stretch during breaks to flush out toxins that build up in the muscles that were used for sustained posture.
Many people would tell you that they love to exercise and workout. This is true because exercising releases many stress-relieving endorphins that help in many ways. What they won’t tell you is that they feel the same way about stretching. It would be considered one of their least favorite things to do. Truth is, stretching is also stress relieving and relaxing, but not in quite the same ways as exercise. Although stretching doesn’t reduce bodily fat nor does it gain muscle; it does set a good foundation for you to perform the necessary activities that lead to good health. With proper flexibility, many functions that were previously not achievable can now be done. For instance, a tennis game can be fun for a little while. But as your muscle tense up, you risk probable sourness and cramping. With good flexibility, your muscles stay loose and relaxed and your attitude toward the tennis game and other exercises are improved.
Whether you're a pro athlete or someone just starting to get into shape, the strengthening and stretching positions and motions yoga puts you through is an excellent start for staying, and becoming, an athlete. When first starting, certain positions, like a backbend, may not be accomplishable. But with time and work, slowly your body loosens up until you can feel the muscles throughout your body, and you become more aware of yourself. As you develop self-awareness, it also becomes easier to tell where you body is weak or strong. Which joints may need extra work, while others may not. Targeting your weaker points, instead of relying on your stronger ones, will indulge you with less injuries and illnesses. Call it becoming one with yourself. ...
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Many people who have back pain spend a lot of time sitting at a computer or driving a car, because you are always sitting in the same position; a position that does not improve your posture or health. That can cause tightness and spinal compression, which you can slowly and gradually address with yoga.
It is understandable that friends, family and a social life exists and that also needs to be taking care of. Exercise reduces stress, improves your sleep and from it allows you to gain a social aspect consider as new friends. If exercised daily or even when there is time during the week it will improve and change your life allowing you to not fall asleep or be tired all the time. It will reduce stress by being distracted on productive activities like playing tennis, going hiking, running at the park or even walking around the neighborhood. This activities when applied are best rather than thinking about work all the time, even on days off, this activities will have a positive impact on depression, anxiety and help your body use oxygen more efficiently to improve breathing. As you pick up the pace, the body, like any engine, produces heat — and needs to cool off. The blood vessels in the skin dilate, increasing blood flow to the skin. The heat then dissipates through the skin into the air.
Physical fitness have numerous benefits including muscle strength, muscular endurance, brain activity, preventing obesity and lowering risk or major body problems. Reduces gaining weight, improves losing weight and less likely to have accidents later in life. Also improves ones lifespan, living a healthier life and improves sleeping. Physical activity helps reduce ones stress, anxiety, and depression also improves over all life. A half hour or so of physical activity daily can yield benefits. Also can improve ones flexibility (Brezina), which can effe...