Dynamic Stretching

Working out optimally is about working smarter, not harder. 

This begins with the warm up- you may be itching to get going, but a few minutes (preferably 15) of gentle stretching will ease your muscles into a state of looseness that will allow for better physical performance, more muscle building and less chance of injury. When you transition from a more sedentary state to one where you are placing demands on your muscles, you want to prepare your body by getting the body temperature up and thus, the muscles will also heat up and release from their state of contraction. Warming up is especially important during winter when our muscles are even more contracted due to cold weather. 

Dynamic stretching is the key to a successful warm up.

Static stretching is the kind where you remain motionless (think reaching for your toes), while dynamic stretching seeks to get your body moving, blood pumping and muscles ready simultaneously. At Espinosa Family Chiropractic, we believe that a dose of dynamic stretching before every exercise will help you see marked improvements in mobility and muscle building. 

Staying fit during winter

With winter on the horizon, motivation is going down and complaints regarding joints and muscles are going up! We urge you not to join the crowd of people who kiss their summer fitness gains good bye during the holidays! While you may not be gym-oriented, and the thought of going out in the grey rainy weather holds you back from exercising, there is still plenty you can do from the comfort of your own home! And you can always pay a visit to your Sacramento chiropractor to get a fresh perspective, some newfound motivation and a check up for your winter body! We can help keep your spine aligned, muscles free of tension and range of motion intact, all elements that contribute to a happier you!

Dr. Raymond Espinosa, D.C.