Stretch Studio

1. What is Stretch Therapy?

Stretch Therapy takes place on a massage table in an open studio where one of our Stretch Therapists will move and stretch your body at various angles and in different positions with the aim of elongating the muscles and stretching out the fascia. Stretch therapy allows a deep and prolific stretch that is difficult to achieve by self‑stretching.

Fascia is the connective tissue that runs beneath the surface of the skin throughout the body. Think of it like the transparent part of an orange segment that holds everything together. Trauma, surgery, accidents, habitual poor posture and Repetitive Strain Injury all cause fascia to become distorted and restricted resulting in pain, tightness and discomfort. Conditions such as Frozen Shoulder and Plantar Fasciitis are the result of fascial distortions.

At StretchSPOT our therapists use myofascial release techniques coupled with stretch to smooth out the fascia, fix distortions and make the body work properly again without pain.

2. Who is Stretch Therapy for?

Stretch Therapy is beneficial for all kinds of people:

• > People who work at a desk for long periods and experience muscular pain as a result.
  > Individuals who spend extended periods of time behind the wheel of a vehicle.
  > People who know they should stretch but don’t have time or prefer a professional to do it for them.
  > Those with muscular health issues including Plantar Fasciitis, Tennis Elbow, Achilles Tendinitis, Sciatica and Shin Splints to name a few.
  > Fitness enthusiasts from all disciplines: runners, cyclists, gym-goers, weight lifters, dancers, tennis players, Cross-fitters, swimmers, horseback riders, basketballers, baseball players and many more.

3. Why do Stretch Therapy?

Stretch Therapy and Myofascial Release offer a large spectrum of health benefits:

• > Reduce muscular pain and tightness
  > Increase flexibility and free movement
  > Prevent and protect against injury
  > Perform better at your sport and recover more quickly
  > Improve or correct bad posture
  > Increase circulation and cardio health
  > Relieve stress
  > Enjoy a better, more restful night’s sleep