Stretch & Strength Videos
Stretch
Cal Savage Leg Stretches Melbourne Remedial Massage News Myotherapy
Quad Stretch | Stretches for Tight Legs
Quadriceps Stretch | The big muscles of the legs can benefit from a routine quadriceps [...]
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Cal Savage Hip And Glute Stretches Melbourne Remedial Massage News Muscle & Tendon Tension Myotherapy
Hip & Glute Stretch
This stretch is recommended for those with a posterior pelvic tilt and may work well [...]
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Cal Savage Hip And Glute Stretches Leg Stretches Melbourne Remedial Massage News
Psoas Stretch
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Triceps Stretch | Easy Arm Stretches
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Arm Stretches Back Stretches Melbourne Remedial Massage News Neck Stretches Shoulder Stretches
Shoulder Rolls | Super Simple Shoulder Stretches
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Back Pain Back Stretches Melbourne Remedial Massage News Shoulder Stretches
Upper Back Stretch
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Mar
Hip And Glute Stretches Melbourne Remedial Massage News Myotherapy Remedial Massage
Piriformis Stretch
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Melbourne Remedial Massage News Neck Pain Neck Stretches
Sternocleidomastoid | Neck Stretch
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Feb
Melbourne Remedial Massage News Postural Issues Shoulder Stretches
Pec Stretch | Stretches For Rounded Shoulders
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Back Pain Back Stretches Melbourne Remedial Massage News Myotherapy Remedial Massage
Pilates Roll Down | Back Stretch For Extensor Muscle Group
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Leg Stretches Melbourne Remedial Massage News Myotherapy Remedial Massage
Calf Stretches For Tight Muscles
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Leg Stretches Melbourne Remedial Massage News
Hamstring Stretches | Key to Injury Prevention
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Neck Pain Neck Stretches Postural Issues Shoulder Stretches
Levator Scapulae Stretch | Excellent Neck Stretch For Computer Workers
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Arm Stretches Injury and Degeneration Melbourne Remedial Massage News Muscle & Tendon Tension
Forearm Flexor & Extensor Stretches | Great For Desk Workers
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Back Pain Back Stretches Melbourne Remedial Massage News Shoulder Stretches
Cat Cow Stretch | Great For Relieving Back And Shoulder Tension
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Hip And Glute Stretches Leg Stretches
Adductor Stretch | Great Hip Stretch For Flexibility
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Exercise
At Home Care During COVID-19 Cal Savage Hip And Glute Exercises Injury and Degeneration Melbourne Remedial Massage News
Glute Bridge Exercise
The glute or shoulder bridge exercise is a staple of many exercise forms from Pilates, [...]
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Melbourne Remedial Massage News Neck Exercises Shoulder Exercises
Traps Exercise
Place your hands on your hips with the fingertips pointing down. Ensure the shoulder is [...]
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Leg | Ankle | Feet Exercises Melbourne Remedial Massage News
Strengthening Around The Knee Joint
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Back Exercises Hip And Glute Exercises Leg | Ankle | Feet Exercises Melbourne Remedial Massage News
Standing Pilates | Pilates Skier Exercise
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Melbourne Remedial Massage News Shoulder Exercises
Shoulder Exercises For External Rotation
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Melbourne Remedial Massage News Neck Exercises Neck Pain
Preventing Forward Head Posture | Neck Strength
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Exercises Leg | Ankle | Feet Exercises Melbourne Remedial Massage News
Ankle Strength Exercise
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At Home Routines
At Home Care During COVID-19 Cal Savage Hip And Glute Exercises Injury and Degeneration Melbourne Remedial Massage News
Glute Bridge Exercise
The glute or shoulder bridge exercise is a staple of many exercise forms from Pilates, [...]
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At Home Care During COVID-19 Cal Savage
Downward Facing Dog
Start in a 4 point kneel, toes tucked under. Sit back towards the heels and [...]
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At Home Care During COVID-19 Cal Savage Melbourne Remedial Massage News
Bird Dog Core Exercise
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At Home Care During COVID-19 Back Pain Cal Savage Headache & Jaw Pain Melbourne Remedial Massage News Postural Issues
Sit Up Straighter More Easily | Seated Exercise
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At Home Care During COVID-19 Back Pain Cal Savage Melbourne Remedial Massage News Muscle & Tendon Tension
Spiky Ball Routine For The Upper Body
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At Home Care During COVID-19 Back Pain Cal Savage Melbourne Remedial Massage News Neck Pain
Seated Stretches For Desk Workers
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At Home Care During COVID-19 Cal Savage Melbourne Remedial Massage News
Shoulder Strength Exercises
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Is Stretching Important?
There is a lot of debate around the importance of stretching, one of the main problems is that much of the research is based on athletes and sports people. Obviously sports people are getting a lot of activity in their day and have great circulation in the muscles which makes us suspect that they may not need as much stretching as the average office worker.
In our opinion stretching is important, as it keeps the muscles active, flexible, strong, and healthy. Without adequate blood supply and flexibility in the muscles we are unable to maintain our exercise levels which is what will ultimately keep us fit and healthy.
Sitting is a major problem in the modern work environment and is a great example of how muscular tension occurs. Sitting for long periods causes tightness in the hamstring muscles in the back of the upper leg. This tension and shortening of the muscle reduces the range of the knee joint and can impact your walking, running and other activities. As you are also moving differently it can make you more susceptible to injuries.
As regular stretching keeps the muscle as close to it’s full length as possible it gives you more power in the muscles and doesn’t put as much pressure on the body as a whole.
Which Muscles Should I Focus on? | Is Stretching Important?
If we were to stretch every muscle in the body daily we wouldn’t have time for anything else! Firstly we need ti figure out which muscles we as an individual are shortening on a daily basis and come up with a specific stretch regime you our body. A remedial massage therapist, myotherapist or physiotherapist can help with this. Also with regular treatment we become aware of areas in our body that are tight as this can change over the year depending on our activities or inactivity.
Give It Time | Is Stretching Important?
Stretching takes time! Don’t expect 1 or 2 stretch sessions to “fix” your issues. In many cases this tension has built up over month, years or decades. As such stretching should be an ongoing lifestyle change and you should see cumulative effects.
Check out all our stretch videos:
Neck Stretches
Back Stretches
Shoulder Stretches
Arm Stretches
Glute & Hip Stretches
Leg Stretches
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