First, let's establish that stretching is good for you. I'm not talking the intense stretching gymnasts do in search of uber flexibility or the sustained stretching some yoga practitioners do to strengthen connective tissue.
I'm talking normal stretching, the reachy stuff you do automatically when you wake up or after you've been sitting cross-legged for too long.
Even so, and in all those aforementioned circumstances, stretching is more complex, thorough and nuanced than most of us acknowledge. For starters, when you stretch, you don't stretch just one muscle or one body part. This is because your whole body is connected through a fascial web. That's one reason why rolling your foot on a tennis ball can release tension in your temples.
Also, when you stretch, you stretch fascia, epithelial tissues, neural tissues and muscular tissues. That's not all: Stretching those aforementioned tissues can even change how your DNA expresses itself, according to a new and growing field called epigenetics.
In sum: A lot goes on when you stretch!
But, again, on a basic and relatable level, stretching wakes you up when you're flagging and calms you down when you're anxious. You know this instinctively, which is why you do it, though research backing your post-stretch serenity can’t hurt: Stretching has been shown to lower blood pressure in those with normal to high readings or stage 1 hypertension, according to a study published in the December 2020 issue of Journal of Physical Activity and Health.
Here are 4 easy stretches you can do at your desk, whether seated or standing. It’s good to do each stretch for at least two breaths, and you don’t need to do each for more than four breaths.
Abra Therapeutics Muscle Therapy Bath Eucalyptus & Rosemary Description
- Soothes Sore Muscles
- Relieves Aches and Pains
- Formulated for Powerful Relief
Sore muscles, aches and pains are the most common complaints of physical discomfort. Exercise, tension, stress, overexertion and inactivity all contribute to body distress. Backaches, minor strains and sprains from sports, and morning stiffness will benefit from Muscle Therapy Bath. Bring a smile to your face, a spring into your step, and ease of motion to your body.
Directions
Pour desired amount into running bath water. Swirl to dissolve. Relax in bath for 20-30 minutes. Safe for spas and hot tubs.
Free Of
Uncomfortable rock salt, preservatives, artificial fragrances, colors, animal testing and animal ingredients.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Ingredients: Sodium borate, sodium sulfate, sodium chloride, sodium sesquicarbonate, olive oil, essential oils of eucalyptus, rosemary, bergamot, juniper, lemongrass, fir, Peru balsam, herbal extracts of pepperwood leaves, bearberry leaves, sage leaves; chromium oxide, trace mineral salts.
The product you receive may contain additional details or differ from what is shown on this page, or the product may have additional information revealed by partially peeling back the label. We recommend you reference the complete information included with your product before consumption and do not rely solely on the details shown on this page. For more information, please see our full disclaimer.
