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Myofascial Stretching

Myofascial Stretching. Active stretching for total body balance, mobility and strength

Myofascial stretching for a balanced body, increased mobility and greater strength.

Performing myofascial stretching regularly allows for better posture, increased flexibility, mobility, and strength 

DOES YOUR BODY FEEL STIFF AND IN PAIN?

ARE YOU OUT OF BALANCE?

DO YOU WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR POSTURE?

 

SOLCORE FITNESS AND THERAPY HAS THE ANSWER

 

WE USE MYOFASCIAL STRETCHING IN OUR PERSONAL TRAINING AND MANUAL THERAPY PROGRAM HERE IN SANTA FE AND OUTSIDE WITH OUR ONLINE CAPABILITIES.

 

THESE FULL-BODY ACTIVE STRETCHES ARE HANDS DOWN THE BEST ACTIVE STRETCHING EXERCISES AVAILABLE! THESE ARE ACTIVE FULL BODY STRETCHES USING MUSCULAR AND FASCIAL CHAINS, THAT WILL LEAVE YOU WITH PERMANENT RESULTS!

How Does Myofascial Stretching Work ?

The human body has over 600 muscles, which are designed for movement. Muscles function best with the fascia surrounding them and in coordination with other muscles. However, conventional stretching techniques often isolate individual muscles; consequently, they neglect the fact that these muscles work together in chains. When one muscle in a chain becomes imbalanced, it consequently disrupts the function and length-tension relationships of the other muscles. As a result, this makes coordinated movements, such as walking, more challenging.

 

To effectively stretch a muscle, it is essential to stretch it along with the other forces within the chain and the fascia that connect it. This type of stretching is known as myofascial stretching.

 

Myofascial stretches enhance posture, balance, freedom of movement, and strength. Strength is not solely derived from muscle fibers; proprioceptors and the fascial sheets surrounding them also contribute. Myofascial stretching helps enhance these fascial sheets, improving strength.

 

Since structure dictates function, it is essential to combine myofascial stretching with ELDOA techniques. Furthermore, integrating segmental strengthening, global primal movements, and global postural stretches will also contribute significantly to your overall performance. In addition, incorporating cardio, circulatory, and respiratory exercises along with proprioception and awareness exercises enhances these benefits even further. Ultimately, adopting a healthy holistic lifestyle will not only improve your performance but also enrich your overall quality of life.

 

Whether you are a professional athlete, a stay-at-home parent, a working professional, or anyone in between, living pain-free and in balance will, indeed, positively impact your quality of life. Consequently, it is essential to prioritize wellness and find strategies that work for you. By doing so, you can enhance your daily experiences and overall happiness.

Where Did These Active Full Body Stretches Come From?

Myofascial stretching was created by world-renowned Osteopath and Orthopedic MD Guy Voyer. SolCore Fitness and Therapy was one of the first facilities in North America to incorporate it. With decades of educational and practical experience using Myofascial stretching, you are taught these revolutionary active stretches, delivering amazing results.

Benefits from Myofascial Stretching Are:

    • improved muscle tone, strength and awareness

    • improved athletic performance

    • Increased body awareness and comfort

    • increased flexibility, decreased stiffness

    • improved sense of well-being

    • more comfortable, restful and restorative sleep

    • improved posture

    • decreased risk of injury

    • normalization of myofascial chains!

How To Add These Full Body Active Stretches In Your Life

Myofascial Stretching must be taught to you by somebody who has a Soma Trainer(SMTr) degree.

 

Ekemba Sooh is certified in all 5 levels of the ELDOA and has a Soma Trainer(SMTr) degree along with a Soma Therapy (SMTh) degree and has Osteopathic manual therapy courses and experience.

 

If you are in Santa Fe, NM, and want to learn to incorporate these active total body stretches, join our group exercise classes or private sessions. A good way to introduce yourself to them is with our 2-week trial.

2 Week Trial
Group Exercise Class
Personal Training & Manual Therapy

If you are outside of Santa Fe, NM, you can still learn to incorporate Myofascial Stretching into your life with Personal Training or our Online Fitness Program.

Online Training

Myofascial stretching is part of our Holistic Health and Fitness Program. A technique is only as good as the philosophy it works under and the accompanying stretches and exercises that go with it. Read more about our philosophy and holistic program.

Holistic Health And Fitness Program