#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 restrictions 04:15: Analyzing ROM: bilateral vs. unilateral 06:45: What ROM deficits could indicate 11:37: What will improve tightness 14:40: Neuromuscular reeducation/“brain mapping” 17:18: Strength training can improve mobility 17:55: Does stretching improve motor mapping? 19:43: Practical application  21:10: What stretching is doing from a neuromuscular standpoint 26:02: Using stretching as a bandaid 31:48: 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 stretching 48:30: Improving flexibility as you age 50:41: At what point in your workout should you stretch  8 free Evlo classes Follow Dr. Shannon on IG 14 day Evlo trial To try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit www.evlofitness.com