What are the benefits of stretching

December 15, 2022
In the traditional concept that stretching is a lazy performance, in fact, the work leisure time now and then stretch a lazy back has great benefits, this article will be an inventory of the benefits of stretching.

Relieve fatigue

Stretching can unclog the blood vessels in the neck, so that it smoothly transport blood to the brain, so that the brain gets sufficient nutrition, thus relieving fatigue and invigorating the spirit.

Correct body shape

Stretching can make the whole body muscles, especially the lumbar muscles in the rhythmic stretching exercise, gradually developed and strong, can prevent lumbar muscle strain, can timely correct the excessive forward bending of the spine, maintain a beautiful body shape.

Prevent cervical spondylosis

Stretching can also relax the neck muscles and prevent cervical spondylosis.

Promote blood circulation

The action of each part of the lazy back can mobilize the original static muscles, joints, internal organs and other organs, and increase the blood flow between the parts, and because abdominal breathing and chest breathing are carried out at the same time in the process of lazy back, the oxygen content in the blood is greatly increased and can be fully transmitted and utilized in the body, which is of great benefit to the health.

The correct way to stretch

The correct way to stretch is: get up and stand (even if it is not convenient to stand and sit at the time), you may wish to spread your arms out as far as possible, stretching backwards. Tilt your head back, straighten your body and let the muscles of your upper body tense up, then open your mouth and yawn deeply. Then take a breath, close the breath for a while and then slowly exhale. This can increase the depth of breathing, so that more oxygen into all parts of the body, the brain also absorbed a large amount of oxygen at the same time, more refreshing to wake up the brain, for people with excessive brain or work fatigue is also a very good anti-aging exercise.
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