How Stretching Heals The Body

Stretching has grown in popularity a ton in recent years but is stretching really that great? In this video we'll explore how it got popular and if you should be doing it.

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0:00 - Why Has Stretching Become So Popular?
0:25 - History of Stretching
2:57 - Fitness Today
4:00 - Range of Motion
5:23 - How much Range of Motion is Necessary?
5:54 - Nervous System
6:56 - What's Best for You?
9:02 - Share your thoughts.

Stretching has experienced a significant surge in popularity in recent years. But is stretching truly as beneficial as it's often made out to be? In this video, we will delve into the rise of stretching's popularity and examine whether incorporating it into your routine is as essential as many fitness enthusiasts claim. We will explore the historical context, the science behind stretching, and the various perspectives on its effectiveness. Join us as we unpack the reasons behind the stretching craze and provide you with the insights you need to determine if it's a practice worth adopting in your fitness regimen.

[TheKneesovertoesguy]

Thanks for the shoutout brother!!!! Incredibly kind of you!

[FitnessFAQs]

Such a comprehensive video on stretching. I love how you discussed the different schools of thought. Movement is medicine, lets keep going for life.

[BreatheChristian]

I was 18 when I started getting the worst pain in my life inside my back. I quit all movement waiting for my body to magically heal. I slowly started doing your gentle stretching and mobility follow alongs and yoga with adriene everyday ALL FOR FREE. Just turned 23 & barely have any more pain and stiffness in my back. I love life thanks strength side

[giovannitertulli]

Over the years, I've got into the habit of resting in a deep squat position for a total of at least 30 mins a day (starting from barely 5 painful seconds). This, combined with barefoot shoes and toe mobility exercises has transformed my running dramatically. I just don't get injured. 
For context: before reconnecting to these "natural" movements and rescuing my body, 3 different physiotherapist and orthopaedics Told me to stop running for good because my body was "not made for it". I had stress fractures everywhere and was advised to get knee surgery. 
Needless to say, I am now running marathons and most of all enjoy running because my body can do it with joy. After any marathon or run I stay in a deep squat for a few minutes and that is all the stretching I do...and yes, the day after the marathon I am ready to run again and can jump up down the stairs. 

Bottom line: it was not that I "was not made for running". I was just sitting on chairs too much and wearing the wrong shoes. Sit less and squat more!

[luciehsuen]

Thanks for sharing the insight of stretching. I am a yoga teacher in my 70+. Started in my 50. More flexible now in my 70+. I also do other sports like Aquafit, boxfit & bootcamp. I stretch everyday even if for 15 mins. It has kept me limber & slim. Recently started Tai chi. Enjoy all your tutorials. Thanks. ❤👍

[MichaelLotito-ik]

So cool to see my 3 huge life influences (strength side, kneesovertoesguy, and kelly starrett) all in the same video - and huge props to you for shouting out the other changemakers moving fitness forward alongside yourself 😃

[dimitrikey]

24 years old and have had many injuries that have affected my mobility, but I have made more progress in the last 2 months with my health and mobility than I ever by strengthening the muscles with a combination of yoga, traditional stretching and weighted stretching. Holding the stretch and really activating the muscles while doing so has been really helpful! thank you guys for all great vids, keep it up!

[daleallen]

My goal is feeling good in my body. Your mobility follow alongs have taken me there. At 53 I feel far younger than my chronological age. Thanks boys!

[browneyedbandito]

In my 20's and i would spend all day in the gym and playing basketball. I would treat stretch as an afterthought - never doing it right or rushing it. fast forward to my 30's the soreness was too much and I lost the drive to workout and stay active. My feet hurt when running, my thighs and hips from biking, my shoulders and lower back from boxing.... During covid my wife finally coerced my into taking up Yoga. At first every stretch, every bend, felt like a dry hardened rubber band finally expand and it was amazing - 4 years later, I do Yoga every day 30 minutes. I feel better now than i did in my 20's - it helps "talk" to your body, it helps clear your mind of distractions and life issues.

[edgetransit]

Everyone should be able to hold a deep resting squat, touch their toes without rounding their lower back, and hang on a pullup bar without their lower back arching heavily to compensate. Those 3 things I believe are goals we should all strive for.

[the_flushjackson]

I’m in debt to both your and Ben’s channel. This stuff is no joke, I’m in better shape as a whole in my 40s than I was in high school and college.

That’s with a hernia that I’ll have to have repaired at some point (I find ways to work around it and not irritate it for now), a stubborn ankle that is slightly less mobile than the other, scar tissue from a knee surgery in my 20s and some of that shoulder nonsense from that tech life.

I went zero drop / barefoot over the last year and a half as well.

You guys have shown an incredible path forward that is paying major dividends for me. Thanks!

[BBradford]

After getting hit by a car while riding a motorcycle 19+ years ago. I’ve somewhat managed to stay flexible but obviously there’s more to be done. I watch kneesovertoes guy as well. Your channel is spot on for 50+ year old veteran/ex semi-pro football player with chronic pain to include bulging disc. One day at a time! Outstanding channel and character! 🧘🏾‍♂️👊🏾❤️

[orcapodmedia]

Watching this channel the last several years has changed my body for the better. Much appreciated!

[starshiptrooper]

I’ve been doing yoga and other long routines for stretching but to be honest since trying some of your short stretching sequences my body has become a lot more agile and very quickly. I used to push my body to overtrain but made few gains, and it always felt like a chore. Less is more, right?! Funny thing about stretching is, it makes you walk taller and gives you a spring in your step. Stretching is a good way to be more mindful. I’m very grateful for the routines your have shared, so thank you! ❤🤸🏽‍♂️🧘🏽‍♀️

[MovewithDrMike]

Kelly Starrett is one of the greatest physios with a ton of knowledge and I'm happy to hear him be highlighted in this video! And I also love that you guys highlighted "using your range of motion often." Too often I see many people stretch and improve their mobility in a specific body part but fail to incorporate exercises after that continue to use that range of motion. This is the true key to maintaining the flexibility gains over the long haul! This was another great video Strength Side Thank you!

[Workoutafter]

I combined strength exercises with stretching exercises. I cured my elbows and shoulders by doing the "bridge" exercise. Stretching is really important part of my training process.

[rachelleo]

I love this channel so much as you really encapsulate everything I love in terms of movement and your philosophy around that.
I am 50 this year and have found that a variation in movement practice is a healthy way to live. I run, I do yoga, I lift and i do a lot of mobility and I love it all. I want to be fit for life.

[paraworth]

Thanks guys. You’re doing an awesome job of spreading the movement game to more. I’ve practiced weight training calisthenics Thai Qui and Qui Gung for 40 years. It’s awesome to realise that by taking these different roads I’ve come to age 62 in great shape. We’re in a physical revolution that recognises how amazing our minds and bodies can be through dedication and practice. Yeee ha great to be alive.

[mikelute]

47 here and doing PT after microdiscectomy surgery. Stretching has made such a HUGE difference in my recovery. I wish public school taught kids proper stretching and lifting techniques. Thanks for all you do with these videos brother. God bless

[kia.katherine]

"Stretching is more about the time you take to be present with your body and move without big goals" - yes! Lots of great messages here, thanks for sharing!