Want every muscle in your body to feel totally relaxed?
Try these full-body stretches, recommended by a physical therapist.
Though stretching any part of your body is beneficial, its essential to take a holistic approach.
In sports, multi-planar and multi-joint movement is a huge piece.
For daily function, think of reaching to put something in a cabinet overhead, for example.
Remember to maintain a relaxed breath and exhale through the holds, she suggests.
This move stretches your hips, ankles, and thoracic spine, Malek says.
Scorpion
Youll target your chest, spine, and hips with this full-body stretch, Malek says.
Wall thoracic extension stretch
This full-body stretch may look simple, but it shouldnt be neglected.
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board-certified sports specialist and physical therapist based in San Francisco
