Why Stretching is Important

Stretching keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy, and we need that flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints. Without it, the muscles shorten and become tight. Then, when you call on the muscles for activity, they are weak and unable to extend all the way. That puts you at risk for joint pain, strains, and muscle damage.

For example, sitting in a chair all day results in tight hamstrings in the back of the thigh. That can make it harder to extend your leg or straighten your knee all the way, which inhibits walking. Likewise, when tight muscles are suddenly called on for a strenuous activity that stretches them, such as playing basketball or pickleball, they may become damaged from suddenly being stretched. Injured muscles may not be strong enough to support the joints, which can lead to joint injury.

Regular stretching keeps muscles long, lean, and flexible, and this means that exertion won’t put excessive force on the muscle itself. Healthy muscles also help a person with balance problems to avoid falls.

Custom Recovery Session

This custom 1-hour session is designed to help you optimize all aspects of recovery and reach your goals faster! After an assessment with our Recovery Specialist, you will receive a personal recovery program addressing your unique needs with evidence-based recommendations.

A Custom Iron Recovery session also includes 30-minutes of Recovery services. This is a great option for:
– an athlete preparing for competition
– dealing with acute or chronic musculoskeletal injury
– looking to increase physical activity or start a new fitness routine
– experience nagging pain / stiffness / tension

Team Recovery Session – Schedule a one hour team/group recovery session. Utilized by top training groups and sports clubs for pre and post athletic recovery. Includes Compression, Cryotherapy, and Stretching. Cost: $250/hr (up to 10 athletes and 2 coaches)