Recover faster with stretches you can do on the couch. When you're feeling under the weather and all you want to do is curl up on the couch, it can be hard to motivate yourself to do anything, let alone gentle stretches. But trust us, taking just a few minutes to move...
New year, new you? New WeStretch 2023 Edition Are you looking to start a new stretching habit in the new year but feeling overwhelmed by the idea of a "new you"? The concept of a "new year, new you" can be intimidating and, let's be honest, a little cliche. But the...
While back pain is more commonly found in the lower half of your spine, upper back pain can be just as debilitating. One way to reduce overall back pain is to improve your upper back flexibility. Where is the upper back located? The upper back, otherwise known as the...
For many of us, when we are told that we should increase our levels of physical activity in our daily life, we groan- either inwardly or outwardly. We recognize that we need to move more for our health, but the thought of wandering into a gym or going for a run stops...
What is muscle tension? Muscle tension is when a muscle contract but doesn’t release properly, which can leave parts of the body remaining semi-contracted for periods of time. This can be a sign of stress, as your body is tensing up to face a problem. Muscle tightness...
Regardless of age, everyone needs to stretch. To start a healthy stretching habit from a young age, try incorporating these 16 fun and simple stretching exercises for kids into your next family exercise session. When you are first teaching stretching exercises to...
Learning to stretch safely and effectively is a great goal to have, especially if you are new to exercise in general. Check out these links if you're more interested in learning about stretching for beginners or for an overall guide to stretching. Learn proper...
Golf season is upon us, and everyone wants to play better than they did last year. While you may improve the more you play, WeStretch wants to help you improve your golf game in a safe and efficient way. After all, who doesn't want to win a round against their friends...
Why do we have morning routines? Most of us use a morning routine to start our day off on the right foot. We might make our bed as soon as we roll out of it, then jump in a steaming hot shower, followed by a nice cup of coffee. Some of these actions may even feel...
Lower back pain can affect your daily life in numerous ways. You may cancel plans to rest at home or you may not want to participate in physical activities out of fear of further injury. Use these suggestions to get back on your feet in no time! Relieve tension in...