Stretching for Stress Relief

A BodyMend Wellness Clinic PresentationFacilitator: Rob Rossi, Active Care Specialist,

Personal TrainerNovember 2013

Stress and Your Health Benefits of Regular Stretching Simple & Effective Stretches to Relieve

Stress (Demonstration/Interactive session) BodyMend Wellness Clinic Resources

AGENDA

We experience stress everyday: Home Workplace School Community

When not relieved, it can negatively affect our health, potentially leading to long-term health issues

STRESS… What is yours?

Stress can create:

Prolonged muscle tension Restriction of mobility, flexibility, range of

motion – leading to increased risk for injury High levels of cortisol levels in the body –

leading to a compromised immune system, and increased risk for mental health issues such as depression

Stress and Your Health

So what to do? Take Personal Action…

STRETCH

Increases blood flow, bringing oxygen and nutrients to the tissues of the body

Helps to flush toxins from the body

Benefits of Regular Stretching

Relaxes tight muscles Helps maintain flexibility and range of

motion Improves balance and coordination

Benefits of Regular Stretching

Encourages release of endorphins, or “feel good” hormones

Relieves mental stress

Benefits of Regular Stretching

Be pro-active and protect your health

Learn and practice stretching techniques

Make stretching a regular part of your health maintenance.

Take ACTION

Consultation with our Physiotherapist Consultation/exercise program development

with our Active Care Specialist/Personal Trainer

FREE Comprehensive Health Assessment Article on Stretching for Stress Relief Print resource: Simple & Effective: Stretches

for Stress Relief

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