Stretch Before You Play
Stretching before a sport will help promote proper circulation, improve coordination and flexibility, reduce muscle tension, and prevent muscle strain. Without proper stretching, tissues may shorten over time and become fatigued, creating an opportunity for injury. Dr. Nathan Blackwell has been playing baseball since he was five years old and has been weightlifting since he was 16 years old. Over the years, Dr. Nathan has noticed the positive effects of a 15-minute stretching routine pre and post-practice or exercise, which has been great for limiting soreness and maximizing performance throughout the years. At Clairpointe Family Chiropractic, we have a great book we refer to titled "Stretching," written by Bob Anderson. Each page has specific stretches for all types of sports. Below are some of the top sports our patients play, and these are the stretches we recommend using from the book. By clicking on the sports photos below, you can print off the appropria