flexibility Archives - Athletico Better for every body. Mon, 04 Aug 2025 15:39:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 Breaking The Back Pain Cycle: The Science Behind Exercise And The Role Of Physical Therapy https://www.athletico.com/2024/05/15/breaking-the-back-pain-cycle-the-science-behind-exercise-and-the-role-of-physical-therapy/ https://www.athletico.com/2024/05/15/breaking-the-back-pain-cycle-the-science-behind-exercise-and-the-role-of-physical-therapy/#respond Wed, 15 May 2024 12:30:05 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=88074 Back pain is a common ailment affecting millions worldwide, impacting their daily lives and overall well-being. It is the single...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2024/05/15/breaking-the-back-pain-cycle-the-science-behind-exercise-and-the-role-of-physical-therapy/feed/ 0 Static Stretches for Improved Flexibility https://www.athletico.com/2022/06/24/static-stretches-for-improved-flexibility/ https://www.athletico.com/2022/06/24/static-stretches-for-improved-flexibility/#comments Fri, 24 Jun 2022 12:40:08 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=75977 Are you dealing with tight muscles, or maybe you don’t feel very flexible? When used correctly, stretching can be a...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2022/06/24/static-stretches-for-improved-flexibility/feed/ 1 Stretch of the Week: Self-Massage Technique https://www.athletico.com/2016/03/30/stretch-week-self-massage-technique/ https://www.athletico.com/2016/03/30/stretch-week-self-massage-technique/#respond Wed, 30 Mar 2016 23:34:52 +0000 http://www.athletico.com/?p=27600 Five Weeks in March Means a Bonus Self-Massage Technique For this self-massage technique we will focus on releasing the tight...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2016/03/30/stretch-week-self-massage-technique/feed/ 0 Stretch of the Week: Pelvic Tilts https://www.athletico.com/2016/03/25/stretch-week-pelvic-tilts-therapeutic-stretches-lower-back/ https://www.athletico.com/2016/03/25/stretch-week-pelvic-tilts-therapeutic-stretches-lower-back/#comments Fri, 25 Mar 2016 23:04:06 +0000 http://www.athletico.com/?p=27563 Pelvic Tilts: Therapeutic Stretches for the Lower Back Welcome to the weekly stretch for March! This month we have been...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2016/03/25/stretch-week-pelvic-tilts-therapeutic-stretches-lower-back/feed/ 1 Stretch of the Week: Crossed Legged Low Back Reclined Twist https://www.athletico.com/2016/03/16/crossed-legged-low-back-reclined-twist/ https://www.athletico.com/2016/03/16/crossed-legged-low-back-reclined-twist/#respond Wed, 16 Mar 2016 21:11:23 +0000 http://www.athletico.com/?p=27453 Crossed Legged Low Back Reclined Twist The third week of March brings us to the gentle Crossed Legged Low Back...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2016/03/16/crossed-legged-low-back-reclined-twist/feed/ 0 Stretch of the Week: Side Lunge https://www.athletico.com/2016/02/29/stretch-of-the-week-side-lunge/ https://www.athletico.com/2016/02/29/stretch-of-the-week-side-lunge/#respond Mon, 29 Feb 2016 16:11:38 +0000 http://www.athletico.com/?p=27075 The final week of February brings us to the Side Lunge stretch. Please warm up with all the previous weeks...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2016/02/29/stretch-of-the-week-side-lunge/feed/ 0 The “Secrets” to Being Happy https://www.athletico.com/2016/02/26/the-secrets-to-being-happy/ https://www.athletico.com/2016/02/26/the-secrets-to-being-happy/#respond Fri, 26 Feb 2016 17:02:17 +0000 http://www.athletico.com/?p=27036 Wouldn’t it be great to always be happy? Do you know people who always seem to be joyful? Do you...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2016/02/26/the-secrets-to-being-happy/feed/ 0 Stretch of the Week: Standing Big Toe Grab https://www.athletico.com/2016/02/19/stretch-of-the-week-standing-big-toe-grab/ https://www.athletico.com/2016/02/19/stretch-of-the-week-standing-big-toe-grab/#respond Fri, 19 Feb 2016 14:17:28 +0000 http://www.athletico.com/?p=26941 As we move into week three of February, let’s assess how you’re feeling. Go ahead and do the first two...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2016/02/12/how-swimming-can-help-improve-your-health/feed/ 9 Stretch of the Week: Cobra on the Wall https://www.athletico.com/2016/01/28/stretch-of-the-week-cobra-on-the-wall/ https://www.athletico.com/2016/01/28/stretch-of-the-week-cobra-on-the-wall/#respond Thu, 28 Jan 2016 17:32:04 +0000 http://www.athletico.com/?p=26465 The final back bending exercise for January is an advanced stretch called Cobra on the Wall. It is similar to...

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