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I need to start stretching more often. The other day I stretched to hard to quickly and somehow cranked my neck. Necks finally getting better but I definitely will be more careful stretching everyday from now on. Any good suggestions on how, when and why stretching is good for you?

I need to start stretching more often. The other day I stretched to hard to quickly and somehow cranked my neck. Necks finally getting better but I definitely will be more careful stretching everyday from now on. Any good suggestions on how, when and why stretching is good for you?

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[–] • 4 pts

I'd suggest sleeping on a more uncomfortable bed.

You need to toss and turn during the night. If your bed is too comfortable, you will lay in one position while you sleep, and this is problematic.

The muscles will tighten and you will be chronically sore.

My bed has springs that poke and prod my back. I am always moving around, shifting positions in my sleep. I work a very physical job, and I am never sore.

[–] • 4 pts

I sleep on my couch most of the time. I used to work construction and I miss it honestly. Now I'm much less active because I've been doing Notary Signing Agent work so no more being active doing construction. I'm thinking about getting back into construction and doing NSA work during down time. I need a gym membership and routine but it's hard making time. I don't even know anymore but I'll just keep moving forward. Thanks for the advice you are a good guy Ted.

[–] • 2 pts

NSA work during downtime

???

[–] • 2 pts

Notary Signing Agent work as in Refinances and what not.

[–] • 2 pts

Hang by your arms, decompresses the spine. Crouching like you're worshipping some deity like a dirty sand nigger is actually a good stretch as well. Hold a squat, then plank. Obviously stretch your hamstrings, that's the most difficult and most beneficial stretch.

[–] • 2 pts

Stop sleeping on the fucking couch, this is pretty simple. Couches aren't designed for a good night's sleep, they're designed to be sat on by multiple people for watching TV or w/e. Some might be better to nap on than others, but still they are not meant for sleeping.

You specifically called out your neck. I've seen many people sleeping on couches, with their neck bent at almost a 90 degree angle as they use the armrest area as a "pillow". Then they wake up and wonder why their neck is all fucked up and their body is sore.

Get a bed or a futon or something. Use a new pillow. Continue stretching regularly. I would bet my life that most of your problems mentioned here will go away within 5 days if you get off of the goddamned couch and into a bed like an adult.

[–] • 2 pts

yoga.. no shit.

after a lifetime of doing stupid shit and then jumping out of planes for a living; as I got older it became harder to move. yoga, DDP Yoga specifically, has changed that path dramatically. now instead of taking 800mgs of motrin for my back and knees, i do 30+ mins on the mat. individual miles will vary, of course, but hey, why not?

[–] • 1 pt

Used to think that yoga was a chick thing. Then, while training MMA, I was having difficulty with a specific technique that relies heavily on a stabilizing muscle in the leg which you very rarely use in daily life. It was agonizing to perform the technique, and none of the typical stretches I knew would hit that muscle.

I did some research, identified the name of the muscle that was ailing me, and searched... yoga was in top results. I checked out a video of a woman demonstrating a few stretches, gave them a try... holy shit. It was so simple, but so effective. It was like... I hadn't moved that muscle in months, and doing these stretches finally got blood flowing back into it! The stiffness went away, and when I began practicing that technique again, there was no pain or shakiness due to that muscle.

Yoga is not a chick thing. It is a great supplementary discipline to support more typical workout routines. Most people can benefit from it. You don't have to enroll in daily classes or anything, just look up some stretches and try them out; there's a treasure trove of great stuff that you've probably never even considered!

[–] • 1 pt

I love that idea and that's also why I am going to abstain for as long as possible and start doing kegels as well. I heard after a while you can transmute as well. How long have you been doing yoga? I'll check out DDP yoga as well. Thanks for the suggestion.

[–] • 1 pt

I've been at it about a year. dropped my NSAID intake by over 60%; lost 30 pounds; can move like im 20 again (of course movement comes with the added weight loss, but i wont look a gift horse in the mouth). DDPY gets progressively harder too; makes me look forward to it.

[–] • 1 pt

That's awesome and I did goat yoga a while back. It was fun and so many beautiful women. I'll definitely look into DDPY. Thanks again

[–] • 1 pt

My workout is half stretching and the other half is Mike Ripptoe's starting strength program. Stretching after working out is just as important as before. Your recovery times will drastically improve.

[–] • 1 pt

Interesting and now I'm watching a Mike Rippetoe video "What is Strength" it's only 5:42 but it's very logical. Thanks and Good Sunday.

[–] • 1 pt

Mark Ripptoe*

My bad but sounds like you found it just fine anyways.

[–] • 1 pt

Make sure you are hydrated and get your electrolytes, especially potassium.

Would be best if you research them online first to see if you have any deficiency symptoms.

[–] • 1 pt

Yoga. As you get older you really need to know how to stretch. Seriously

[–] • 1 pt

I am a huge fan of stretching