‘Everybody draws the assumption that flexibility is a good thing when it comes to alleviating muscle tightness and joint discomfort.
The human body doesn’t just magically figure out how to move in space when you implement a stretch. This is especially true as it relates to muscular function. In order for a muscle to be programmed in motion, it needs to have the capacity to initiate a contraction. When muscles move together in sync, the body moves. But when muscles are overstretched, they contract less effectively, fuelling the tightness people feel all over their body. In other words, lengthening muscles with stretching protocols doesn’t make you move better. In fact, even the science has stated as much! While stretching might feel good, aside from the pleasurable sensations, it doesn’t actually enhance movement or reduce injuries as previously thought.’, Naudi Aguilar
