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" Limbering " or " easing " of the joints, tendons,

muscles, etc., is not mandatory yet important before

encountering any aerobic or anaerobic stimulus of the

body if the individual wishes to deter injury. The

adverb that best comes to mind is 'gently'. Not

rigorously.

 

I concur with Frances that proper " stretching involves

opening the joint spaces in a gentle way " .

Personally, my internal arts studies of Qigong, Taiji

Quan (T'ai Chi Ch'uan), T'ai Chi Chih, Juilong

Baguazhang and Hatha Yoga have been a tremendous aid

in my ability to prepare for In-Line Speed Skating

events of varying distances, i.e., 10k to 42k,

Ultra-Distance Marathoning and even off-shore sail

racing. While the competition at events will

typically prepare with " static or balistic stretching "

(ouch!!) my pre-race regimen usually consists of a

combination of balancing poses, Eight Brocades and

Taiji Quan short form. (Yes, it appears odd - yet

effective.)

 

Thank you, Frances, for sharing the reference to Sifu,

Eo Omwake. His mastery in preparation is noteworthy.

http://www.flowinghands.com/mbs_htm/mbs.mbs.founder.htm

http://www.flowinghands.com

 

Best regards,

herb

 

“The doctor of the future will give no medicine but

will interest his patients in the care of the human

frame, in diet, and in cause and prevention of

disease” – Thomas Edison

 

 

wrote:

I just read that recent studies have shown that

stretching before exercise actually increases the

chance of injuries. Many experts are now advising to

do one's stretching at a different time from aerobics

or strength training. However, one should still warm

up to full capacity. I know it has become such common

advice to advise stretching to patients with

musculoskeletal complaints. If we are also doing

acupuncture and herbology, it is important to be aware

of factors that might inhibit treatment or exacerbate

the illness. Anyone out there seen these studies and

have opinions?

 

 

Chinese Herbs

 

 

" Great spirits have always been violently opposed by

mediocre minds " -- Albert Einstein

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Al Stone responded:

Wonder what that means, to " warm up to full capacity " ?

Different from stretching out?

(to what wrote:)

I just read that recent studies have shown that

stretching before exercise actually increases the

chance of injuries. Many experts are now advising to

do one's stretching at a different time from aerobics

or strength training. However, one should still warm

up to full capacity.

 

Al Stone L.Ac.

AlStone

http://www.BeyondWellBeing.com

 

Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional.

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Stephen responded:

My experience is that stretching before exercise

increases my propensity toward pulling muscles. This

is especially true before strenuous exercise like

playing soccer. Mobility enhancing activity is more

appropriate as a warm-up. That might include

shoulder, ankle, and hip circles.

(to what wrote:)

I just read that recent studies have shown that

stretching before exercise actually increases the

chance of injuries.

 

Stephen Morrissey, OMD

stephen

 

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Alon Marcus wrote:

The key to stretching is to warm up first. In patients

with problems stretching is often over utilized and

the root cause of muscle tension is instability often.

 

Alon

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Alon Marcus wrote:

It’s not the same. First one should do some aerobic

exercise then stretch then do heavy exercise. However,

some conditions sould be stretched frequently as much

as once per hour.

Alon

(to what Al Stone wrote:)

Wonder what that means, to " warm up to full capacity " ?

Different from stretching out

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Frances Gender wrote:

I recommend the type of stretching that involves

opening the joint spaces in a gentle way. Many times

the type of cranking, ballistic stretching routines

I've seen people doing before running or aerobics

sessions actually tightens the joints and creates

tension which may predispose to injury. The warm-up

methods in the following two books are what I

recommend: Stretching and Body Opening and Stretching

by Eo Omwake, available from Wayfarer: 800-888-9119.

They are martial arts-derived and that's why they are

so all-inclusive and excellent.

Frances Gander

fgander

 

(to what and Al Stone wrote:)

<TL> I just read that recent studies have shown that

stretching before exercise actually increases the

chance of injuries. Many experts are now advising to

do one's stretching at a different time from aerobics

or strength training. However, one should still warm

up to full capacity.

<AS> Wonder what that means, to " warm up to full

capacity " ? Different from stretching out?

 

 

 

 

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