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To effectively combine massage and stretching techniques for improved flexibility and reduced muscle tension, start by warming up the muscles with gentle massage to increase blood flow. Then, incorporate dynamic stretching to lengthen and activate the muscles. Follow up with static stretching to further increase flexibility. Finish with a cool down massage to relax the muscles. Consistent practice of this combination can help enhance flexibility and reduce muscle tension over time.
Begin by stretching, every muscle set, slowly and fully.
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Stretching a muscle beyond its optimal length reduces its ability to contract. This is because the muscle can be torn or damaged.
There are stretching exercises for the teres minor muscle. Any stretches involving the shoulder or shoulder blade will stretch the teres minor muscle.
PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) Stretching. Once the muscle elongation is controlled and the danger of tearing is past, the muscle then relaxes. During this phase, the muscle is more relaxed and, thus, able to stretch further. This is the principle on which PNF stretching is based. In addition to stretching the muscle fibers, PNF also has the advantage of training the stretch receptors of the muscles to become accustomed to the muscle's greater length, allowing the muscle to elongate further without resistance. (odysseyware answer)
Two types of static stretching are active static stretching, where the individual uses their own muscles to hold a stretch position, and passive static stretching, where an external force such as a partner or prop is used to help stretch the muscle.
Ballistic stretching is considered unsafe. Ballistic stretching is stretching with fast jerky movements, snapping the muscle to its limits very quickly instead of slowly and gently stretching it.
Stretching an antagonist muscle through the tension of the agonist muscle is a technique often used in proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching. In this method, the agonist muscle is contracted, which causes the antagonist muscle to relax and lengthen due to reciprocal inhibition. This allows for a deeper stretch of the antagonist without the risk of injury that might come from direct stretching. Overall, this approach enhances flexibility and range of motion effectively.
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..I remember when I tore my thigh muscle from stretching.. I stopped stretching for at least a week, just to be on the safe side not to damage it again.
It is recommended to perform static stretching at the end of a workout or physical activity session. This helps to relax the muscles and improve flexibility after they have been warmed up. Static stretching before exercise can decrease muscle strength and power, so it is best to save it for the end of your workout.