Just like in the 7th inning stretch in baseball, stretching in our daily lives is crucially important to decrease muscle tightness which leads to imbalance, pain and potential injury. Static stretching all if the major muscle groups frequently is one tool in your wellness arsenal to maintain a balanced and healthy body.

This entry focuses on Static Stretches for the Upper Back and Shoulders. People with shoulder and neck pain often find that they have muscle tightness in these areas, and this stretch helps alleviate this tightness. Imbalance in this region can impinge on shoulder function and lead to neck and upper back imbalance, increasing risk of pain and injury in these areas.

As people age, it is usually not a lack of strength that leads to injury, but rather a loss of balance that can result and a devastating fall. Training for improved balance will equip you to maintain your center of gravity and move more efficiently with minimal risk of injury. Balance training should be a component of any well integrated workout program.

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