Stretch Therapy
Stretch Therapy is a powerful tool for improving flexibility, mobility, and overall body function. At Mo.Co. our Stretch Therapy sessions are designed to help you move more efficiently while providing deep relaxation. Using a personalised approach, our stretch therapists guide your body through targeted stretches tailored to your needs. Stretch Therapy is sometimes referred to as ‘assisted stretching’.
The purpose and importance of Stretch Therapy
Stretch Therapy goes beyond traditional stretching by incorporating assisted techniques that enhance range of motion, release tension, and improve circulation. It is especially beneficial for those looking to:
- Increase flexibility and mobility
- Enhance muscle recovery and athletic performance
- Reduce stress and muscular tension
- Improve posture and joint health
- Alleviate chronic tightness and discomfort
- Develop an understanding of asymmetries and patterns that may be contributing to chronic pain
- Learn postural cues and stretching exercises to do at home
Stretch Therapy techniques
Our method combines various evidence-based techniques to achieve optimal results:
- Active Release: A skill developed during Stretch Therapy where the client learns to release body weight consciously. This skill is carried into everyday life – for instance, learning to release the weight of the arms and shoulders to relax the neck while walking.
- Passive Stretching: Therapist-assisted stretching is used to guide muscles gently into a deeper range of motion.
- Active Stretching: Engaging muscles while lengthening and releasing their counterpart (agonist) to facilitate increased range of motion and function.
- PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation): A contract-relax method to enhance muscle, especially helpful for areas that have atrophied or become chronically tight.
- Myofascial Release: Gentle pressure is applied to the fascia to reduce stiffness and improve movement.
- Pin and Stretch: Pressure to one area (typically an attachment site) to create more stability while stretching an adjacent area.
Incorporating assisted stretching into your routine
Consistency is key for lasting improvements in flexibility and mobility. Our flexible credit system allows you to integrate stretch therapy into your wellness routine at a pace that suits your lifestyle.
The Mo.Co. treatment room experience
Our dedicated stretch therapy space is designed for comfort and relaxation. In a calm, private setting, your stretch therapist will assess your needs and tailor the session to help you achieve greater ease of movement. Through active release, passive movement and breathwork, your nervous system is downregulated, allowing for deep relaxation while enhancing mobility.
Testimonials
Hear from our Mo.Co. community about their experiences with assisted stretching:
- “I never realised how much tension I was holding until my first stretch session. Now, I feel lighter and more mobile after every visit!”
- “The perfect balance of relaxation and effective mobility work. My body feels incredible!”
