The Muscle Repair Shop

For many years I followed all of these beliefs until I learned why I could never be more flexible. At 66 I am more flexible than at 40.

Which belief have you followed?

Understanding what stretching is not is the first step to take to improve flexibility

You might be stretching the wrong way and risking injury. Muscles don't lengthen by force. True stretching involves relaxing your mind to release muscle tension. It's not a fight. Learn the 5-second hold technique to safely improve flexibility.

Stop Fighting Your Muscles When You Stretch

Pushing harder tightens the muscle you are trying to loosen. Butch explains how to relax first, then use a short 5-second hold.
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5 Stretching Beliefs After 50 That Keep You Stiff

A woman walked in with a cane. Eight weeks later, she left it in her car. Butch Phelps, a functional massage therapist, goes through five stretching beliefs many people over 50 hold. This series shares one every other day.
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Ever feel a sudden, unmovable wall when moving your shoulder? That's your body protecting itself, tightening a connective tissue sleeve like shrink wrap. The good news? This 'frozen shoulder' defense can loosen over time.

The rotator cuff muscles stabilize your shoulder. When they're tired or tight, the ball drifts, pinching tissue underneath. This causes pain around shoulder height. Resting a guarded muscle can make it worse.