Shoulder pain can be caused by various factors, such as physical trauma, repetitive injuries, anatomical defects, or poor posture. One of the common remedies for shoulder pain is poor ribcage positioning, which can be improved through breathing exercises. One of the common mechanical issues that contributes to limited shoulder mobility and pain is poor ribcage positioning. When the rib cage is not able to expand properly, it can affect the position and function of the shoulder blades, which are designed to glide over the rib cage. There are two ribcage variations that can lead to poor shoulder ..read more

In the dynamic landscape of movement and wellness, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) emerges as a transformative approach that fuses ancient wisdom with modern science. Developed at the Prague Rehabilitation School, DNS taps into our primal motor programs, enhancing alignment, core control, and overall movement efficiency. We’ll delve into the core tenets of DNS, explore its impact on combating postural challenges associated with desk-bound lifestyles, and why it has become a hot topic from Dr. Peter Attia’s popular book “Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity”. Prague Rehabilitatio ..read more

Did you know different types of walking elicit different health benefits? Research shows that not all walking is created equal. The pace of walking (slow or brisk), number of steps, and where you walk can affect your outcomes. There is an abundance of research on the health benefits of walking, which you probably already know, so no sense in repeating the same things you can find everywhere on the internet, but we will focus on some of the not so obvious, or more unique benefits of different types of walking. We’ve broken down the research to show different types of walking can have surprising ..read more

Have you Google searched treatment options for your nagging pain and injury? Ever fallen into the loophole of trying different forms of stretches, exercises or purchasing fad exercise equipment that doesn’t seem to fix you? It is highly likely that you have experienced discomfort at some point in life whether it be pain and injury, psychological, or even emotional. Although the outcome of pain and injury is the same, they are two different things. Pain is a subjective experience that can be felt in different parts of the body. It can be caused by a variety of factors such as physical trauma, i ..read more

Yoga as a practice has been around for centuries, but toe yoga is a form of yoga that focuses on the feet and toes. It involves stretching, strengthening, and toning exercises that help to improve the flexibility, balance, and range of motion of the feet. An increasing number of studies conclude that increased foot health is responsible for reducing several lower leg injuries including plantar fasciitis, ankle instability, shin splints, and patella pain. We likely take our feet for granted. We put them in ill-fitting shoes, stand on them all day, and repeat. Never really paying them any attent ..read more

Tommy John injury is associated with the medial ulnar collateral ligament (UCL)—most commonly used in reference to pitching in baseball. While interventions such as platelet rich plasma therapy, physical therapy and surgery have been identified as solutions for repair; there are five fixable risk factors that have the potential to reduce Tommy John injury risk. What is the ulnar collateral ligament and how is it related to Tommy John injury? The medial ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is a ligament that connects the two forearm bones, the humerus and the ulna. It acts as a stabilizing band on t ..read more

Those who are looking for hypermobility exercises often do not know what to do or how to start safely. In the hypermobile population there are important factors to consider prior to exercising, that when followed, will consistently lead to improved results. While it can be intimidating to start, exercising can lead to: Feeling more confident about moving Improving the flexibility of stiff parts of the body Increasing stamina and muscle strength Reducing injury due to more stable joints and better understanding of body movements The safest hypermobility exercises follow this structure: Stabi ..read more

When we envision being healthy and strong, muscular strength is something we all jump to, it’s the natural way to track how you are improving. How much more can I lift? How big are my muscles? Lifting weights is where everybody likes to be—this is the fun stuff. No one gets excited about working on range of motion or proper breathing. But if you look at the components of our Movement Health Journey, you will notice strength is nowhere near the beginning of the journey. In order to build strength properly and safely, you first need to acquire the foundations of breath, mobility, stability, and ..read more

Did you know there are different types of endurance? Generally, endurance is the ability to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity. When people hear the word endurance, most people probably think of a physical event that challenges your cardiovascular endurance like a cyclist or marathon runner. And although this is one of the types of endurance, there are other equally important types of endurance to consider including: muscular endurance postural endurance mental endurance These four types of endurance play an important role in our Movement Health continuum. Cardiovascular endura ..read more

At Stretch Affect, we are more than just a business. We’re a community with a social identity, shared values, and a mission to awaken the potential of individuals through the power of physical literacy and movement health. These days that may seem like a tall order, but it hasn’t always been that way. The concept of business began much like we think of the word community today. Even the word company is derived from the Latin words com, meaning together, and panis, meaning bread. Merchants would come together, share stories, eat, and do business. They were communities. But over time, through in ..read more