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Daily Stretching Makes a Big Difference

Published January 17th, 2023 by Dr. Hoder

The beginning of a new year offers a great chance to pick up some healthy new habits. Daily stretching is a must for any healthy routine, and it can have a big impact on the way you feel at home, work, and the gym. The importance of stretching can’t be understated, especially once you realize all the benefits of working it into your day-to-day. 

4 Benefits of Daily Stretching

Improved Flexibility and Mobility

Daily stretching strengthens your muscles, which makes them more resilient. With stronger muscles, you’ll experience improved flexibility, range of motion, and balance. That adds up to improved mobility, which can come in handy as you get older and are looking to stay active and fit. 

Better Results at the Gym

You know the importance of stretching before working out because it prepares your muscles for exercise. With primed muscles and improved mobility from daily stretching, you may get better results from your workouts. Another net effect of daily stretching is cutting down on muscle soreness, which helps you make exercise a daily part of your routine. And it can help you reduce your risk of injury so that you can keep on going. 

Less Pain

When tension builds up in the muscles, it may lead to strains and injuries, which can turn soreness and stiffness into pain. Regular stretching relieves the stress in your muscles and strengthens them, which means you should experience less back and neck pain. The importance of stretching is especially notable if you spend hours sitting at a desk for work, which can cause soreness in your muscles. 

Less Stress

Stretching also helps you relax if only because it’s taking a few minutes out every day to focus on nothing but your mind and body. Yoga is a great way to stretch, and it also offers benefits like calmness, relaxation, and better focus and concentration. If you make yoga, meditation, or thorough stretching part of your daily routine, you can face each day feeling more prepared and at peace. Pairing this feeling with chiropractic massage is a great way to de-stress and decompress when things get hectic. 

Find Better Wellness with Markson Chiropractic 

Daily stretching is part of a holistic approach to whole-body wellness. Markson Chiropractic offers services and products to help you achieve that best version of yourself. Schedule an appointment at our offices in Plantation, FL, and our team will help you create a plan of action that drives real results.


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