#68: What is stretching doing or not doing for your body? With Dr. Payton, PT, DPT

Dr. Payton and Dr. Shannon, two DPTs, discuss why they don't prioritize a ton of stretching. They educate about why we get tight and what may be more effective at improving tightness and mobility. They add that stretching may be a "band-aide" because tightness is a symptom of instability or another underlying issue. They also discuss their recommendations for dos and don'ts around stretching. 00:52: What is tightness?02:35: Difference between tightness and ROM restrictions04:15: Analyzing ROM: bilateral vs. unilateral06:45: What ROM deficits could indicate11:37: What will improve tightness14:40: Neuromuscular reeducation/“brain mapping”17:18: Strength training can improve mobility17:55: Does stretching improve motor mapping?19:43: Practical application 21:10: What stretching is doing from a neuromuscular standpoint26:02: Using stretching as a bandaid31:48: Why stretching might not be the first line of defense 35:58: Can stretching be dangerous?39:10: Stretches that are not recommended 43:33: General recommendations for stretching48:30: Improving flexibility as you age50:41: At what point in your workout should you stretch 8 free Evlo classesFollow Dr. Shannon on IG14 day Evlo trial