Stretches to prepare you for most sports
Summer brings with it a whole new range of sports. If you are like me you like to be out in nature and enjoying some of the finer weather. However these sports bring new challenges for the body. So to help you reduce your chance of injury I thought I would show you my lucky 13. These 13 stretches help prepare your back, neck, and arms for the challenges that summer sports can bring.
Hi I am Dr Ryan from Seaman Chiropractic in todays video I will show you 13 quick stretches the will help prepare you for the summer sport season, be them water sports, cricket, tennis or golf these will help loosen you up and reduce your chance of injury while partaking in your sport of choice.
With all these stretches, they should be brought to the point of discomfort not pain, and held.
I trust you found this video helpful please like and share it with your friends and family. If you happen to still find yourself injured or pulling up worse for wear after participating in your favourite sport, you may need a consult to find the underlying issues. If that is you please call our office on 08 8584 7011 and book a consult with one of our Chiropractors.
As always the information contained in these videos does not take your personal circumstances into account. The advice given is of a general nature and is not meant to replace the advice of your healthcare practitioner.
| Number | Stretch | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Childs Pose | 30 seconds to 3 minutes |
| 2 | Spine figure 4 | 30 seconds to 3 minutes |
| 3 | Twisting figure 4 | 30 seconds to 3 minutes |
| 4 | Adductor openers | 30 seconds to 3 minutes |
| 5 | Wide legged forward bend | 30 seconds to 3 minutes |
| 6 | Psoas lunge with Lat Stretch | 30 seconds to 3 minutes |
| 7 | Gluteal stretch | 30 seconds to 3 minutes |
| 8 | Seated Twist | 30 seconds to 3 minutes |
| 9 | Baby foot Grab | 30 seconds to 3 minutes |
| 10 | Trap Stretch | 30 seconds to 3 minutes |
| 11 | Pectoral Stretch | 30 seconds to 3 minutes |
| 12 | Bicep stretch | 30 seconds to 3 minutes |
| 13 | Triceps Stretch | 30 seconds to 3 minutes |
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