You’re feeling stiff. Tight. Rigid, even. Maybe your back protests every time you stand up, or your shoulders have practically fused with your ears. And because you don’t think of yourself as a “flexible person,” you’ve long assumed stretching just isn’t for you. But what if we told you that improving your range of motion doesn’t have to mean hours of yoga poses or failed attempts at touching your toes?
That’s where Total Body Stretch comes in.
Whether you're an athlete seeking to boost performance, a desk worker fighting screen-time aches, or just want to stay mobile, assisted stretching helps stretch the limits of what you thought was possible for your body to help you move better. And when you move better, you live better.
What is assisted stretching?
Maybe you’ve tried stretching on your own, and felt like you just couldn’t get deep enough to really feel the burn. Assisted stretching brings the benefits of regular stretching to the least flexible among us, helping you safely extend your muscles further than you could alone. But is assisted stretching really worth it?
The short answer: yes! Unlike stretching on your own, assisted stretching is a guided, hands-on approach where a trained professional helps you move deeper into stretches in a safe and controlled way. The session is tailored to your body’s unique needs and movement goals, targeting areas of tension and leading to assisted stretching benefits like improving flexibility and mobility.
What are the benefits of stretching?
While you may think of stretching as just something to do before and after a workout, assisted stretching does help a lot more than your mile time. Here are some of the top assisted stretching benefits:
- Improved flexibility and mobility: Assisted stretching helps keep muscles and joints limber, putting less stress on the muscles when you move around during workouts or everyday life.
- Clearer mind: The deep, synchronized breathing techniques that accompany the stretches help relax both your mind and body.
- Better posture: Sitting at a desk all day? Staring at a screen for hours? These habits can lead to slouching and poor posture, which can cause discomfort over time. By increasing your flexibility, stretching can also help improve posture.
The benefits of assisted stretching make it one of the easiest, most effective ways to take care of your body. When you make it a regular part of your routine, it not only helps you move better— but also live and feel better.
What to expect from Total Body Stretch
Now that you understand a bit more about the benefits of assisted stretching, you may be curious about what to expect when you schedule a Total Body Stretch session at a Massage Envy franchised location near you.
Your session will begin with a quick consultation where your provider will chat with you about your body’s history and any areas of tension or discomfort. This helps them tailor the session to address your specific needs and movement goals.
Sessions take place in a calming, private room designed for ultimate relaxation. Once you’re settled in, your provider will guide you through a series of assisted stretches, starting at the neck and working their way down to your feet. This hands-on approach helps you go deeper into stretches, releasing tension and improving flexibility throughout your entire body.
The Rapid Tension Relief enhancement uses percussion technology to ease minor aches and pains quickly. Or, if you have an area that needs extra support, try the Kinesiology Tape enhancement to help reduce discomfort or provide extra support for an injured part of your body.
Ready to discover the bend-efits of stretch for yourself? Make Total Body Stretch sessions a regular part of your routine when you sign up for a Massage Envy membership today.