Stretching is often the go-to solution for tight muscles—but have you ever wondered why you still feel stiff despite your efforts? The truth is, stretching alone doesn’t fully address the root of muscle tightness.
Why Stretching Isn’t Enough:
Stretching may provide temporary relief, but it fails to solve underlying issues such as:
Fascial Restrictions: The connective tissue surrounding your muscles can become stiff and immobile, limiting your movement.
Nervous System Protection: Your nervous system may be holding tension due to past injuries or poor movement patterns.
Joint Dysfunction: If a joint isn’t moving well, the surrounding muscles compensate, creating tightness.
The Solution: Mobility + Movement
Instead of just stretching, incorporate mobility tools like foam rollers, LaCrosse balls, and massage guns to break up restrictions and improve blood flow. But the key step is to follow it up with active movement:
Perform exercises that take your muscles through their full range of motion.
Train your nervous system to feel safe in new positions.
Reinforce flexibility with strength and stability work.
How We Can Help
At R3 Physio, our holistic approach to physical therapy in Keller addresses the root causes of muscle tightness. Through manual therapy, movement retraining, and targeted exercises, we help clients restore mobility and function—so they can feel and move better long-term.
📅 Want to learn how to move better and feel looser? Book a consultation today!