Improve Mobility and Reduce Pain with Stretch Therapy
Do you have aching muscles? Are you an athlete looking for ways to improve on the field? Do you carry tension in your muscles from sitting at a computer desk all day? What if you could improve mobility and reduce pain while relaxing on a massage table? With OsteoStretch, also known as assisted stretch therapy inspired by Stretchology, you can. OsteoStretch works with your muscles while they are resting with the assistance of a practitioner who will position you and stretch you. Combined with gentle osteopathic mobilizations, this practice ultimately leads to an increased range of motion, reduction in pain, enhanced physical ability, and more. Jenna Howe offers this revolutionary treatment in Victoria, BC.
Benefits of Assisted Stretch Therapy
Assisted stretch therapy is a simple practice that offers a myriad of benefits for the body, mind, and spirit. Stretchology can:
• Increase your blood circulation: When you stretch, nutrients and oxygen are transported to your organs and muscles. This helps to increase strength, flexibility, and quality of movement.
• Improve your range of motion: Traditional methods for gaining flexibility involve pulling on the limbs and forcing them to move beyond their comfort point. In contrast, OsteoStretch actually addresses this issue through neuromuscular means. Therefore, we simply retrain the nervous energy in the muscles to function more efficiently.
• Enhance your physical skills: When optimal flexibility is achieved, further abilities and skills can be uncovered and honed. This often leads to a better reaction time and improved spatial awareness. Athletes who have undergone this treatment report an overall enhancement in their physical ability.
• Reduce soreness and pain: Tonus is the continuous low-level activity in the muscles. When our muscles become overworked, tonus can become excessive, resulting in stiffness and pain. Assisted stretch therapy can create a more favorable resting muscle tone.
How Assisted Stretch Therapy Works
OsteoStretch maximizes neuromuscular behaviour by stretching the muscles when they are in a relaxed state. By following this method, the body does not respond in fear, but is able to rest comfortably; therefore, it allows for further range of motion. During your treatment session, Jenna will follow a treatment protocol intended to stabilize, position, isolate, and manipulate your muscles. All you need to do is relax! In fact, many individuals enjoy meditative experiences during their OsteoStretch sessions. Some have even likened the aftereffects to Yoga or a full body massage.
OsteoStretch is Not Just for Athletes
While OsteoStretch is certainly utilized by those wishing to improve their game performance, this technique is suitable for anyone who wants to promote healthy joints and muscles. Assisted stretch therapy can enhance your quality of life whether you’re at the gym or simply running everyday errands.
While OsteoStretch is a choreographed mobilizations and stretch sequence, each client brings his or her own unique needs to the table. Therefore, treatment may vary slightly for every individual. Jenna gets to know each person, and strives to fully understand their goals and expectations of treatment and may make recommendations for further assessment if a specific issue arises. By doing so, she can design a fully personalized plan to address your issue at its core.
Here is a video testimonial from a first time OsteoStretch client.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6B_KSBLYpKU
Book Your Assisted Stretch Therapy
If you are looking for ways to alleviate pain and tension, and increase your range of motion, OsteoStretch could be a solution for you. To learn more, schedule an appointment with Jenna at her Victoria, BC clinic.
