{"id":8487,"date":"2021-01-18T09:16:19","date_gmt":"2021-01-18T16:16:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/health-and-fitness\/?p=8487"},"modified":"2021-01-18T09:21:04","modified_gmt":"2021-01-18T16:21:04","slug":"can-stretching-regularly-can-prevent-deadly-covid-19-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/health-and-fitness\/workout\/can-stretching-regularly-can-prevent-deadly-covid-19-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Stretching Regularly Prevent Deadly COVID-19 Symptoms?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Meet Nick Alcocer, the General Manager at StretchLab in North Scottsdale. He is a personal trainer and a certified Flexologist at StretchLab. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, Nick is a certified Group Fitness Instructor and holds a bachelor\u2019s degree from Arizona State University in the field of Exercise and Wellness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He has been in the fields of Orthopedics, Physical\u00a0Therapy, and Occupational Therapy for the past 8 years. With a long history working alongside some of Arizona\u2019s best orthopedic surgeons as an Orthopedic Assistant, Orthopedic Technician,\u00a0and Physical Therapy Technician.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nick Alcocer provided us insight on how stretching can prevent some of COVID-19\u2019s deadliest symptoms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does\u00a0stretching\u00a0reduce acute respiratory distress syndrome caused by COVID-19? Does\u00a0stretching\u00a0increase airflow, and therefore there is a lesser chance of respiratory disease?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Stretching\u00a0helps reduce acute respiratory distress because it ups our body\u2019s production of a potent antioxidant known as \u201cextracellular superoxide dismutase (EcSOD). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recent research from the Virginia Tech School of Medicine found that EcSOD hunts down harmful free radicals, protecting our tissues and helping to prevent disease. Our muscles naturally make EcSOD, sending it into circulation to bind to other vital organs, but its production is enhanced by light exercises like\u00a0stretching.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even a single session of\u00a0stretching\u00a0ups production of EcSOD but the real benefit comes from\u00a0stretching\u00a0regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What antioxidants are released in the body\u00a0during and after\u00a0stretching? Why are these stored in the muscles?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before we go any further, let\u2019s quickly talk about what antioxidants are and what they do. Antioxidants are compounds made in the body and consumed\u00a0in our food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Antioxidants are the body\u2019s defense mechanism against free radicals. Break out your chemistry books because it\u2019s time to dig deep\u2026 free radicals are unstable atoms that can break down the body\u2019s cells over time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We call them \u201cunstable\u201d because they have an uneven\u00a0number of electrons. This allows them to easily react with other molecules in the body that don\u2019t want to be reacted with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the body\u2019s oxygen molecules are split into separate, single atoms they become \u201cunstable\u201d. Over time, these unstable\u00a0free radicals cause oxidative stress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How, you ask? Well\u2026 there is a constant war being fought in our bodies between free radicals (the bad guys) and antioxidants (the good guys). Oxidative stress is what happens when there is an imbalance in the production of free radicals compared to antioxidants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free radicals love to attack muscle tissue. The body stores antioxidants in different parts of the muscles to help defend against oxidative stress caused by free radicals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the\u00a0antioxidants stored in skeletal muscle cells is called superoxide dismutase\u00a0(SOD)\u2026 talk about a great superhero name! SOD is the greatest defender of free radicals in muscle tissue.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do these antioxidants help fight off disease and\/or viruses?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Oxidative stress can do some serious damage to the body and leave us susceptible to all sorts of infections, viruses, and diseases. It weakens our immune system by breaking down the cells in the body that are responsible for keeping us healthy and going strong. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free radicals like to attack proteins (muscle), lipids (fat), and even DNA! When these types of tissues are attacked, it can lead to heart disease, atherosclerosis, hypertension, Parkinson\u2019s Disease, Alzheimer\u2019s\u00a0Disease, and even cancer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Antioxidants help to neutralize these harmful free radicals, preventing oxidative stress, and maintaining the body\u2019s homeostasis.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why does\u00a0stretching\u00a0help reduce pain and aches? Many people don\u2019t want to\u00a0stretch\u00a0because of those pains. What would you say to them?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One of the body\u2019s leading causes of joint pain and muscle aches is a lack of muscle elasticity. Think of your body as a machine. Your bones are the pieces that make up the framework of your \u201cmachine\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your joints are all of the gears and leavers where your machine is designed to move. Your muscles\/connective tissue are the wires and cables responsible for working with your joints making all of these pieces move properly. Now imagine all these wires and cables began to rust. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They become stiff and brittle making them prone to damage. As a result, your machine begins to malfunction, squeak and grind\u2026 and THAT is when we begin to experience\u00a0pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pain is the body\u2019s way of telling us that something is not functioning properly. When our muscles and connective tissue lack elasticity, it causes all kinds of problems such as inflammation, improper structural alignment, poor posture, decreased balance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Incorporating\u00a0stretching\u00a0and exercise can be a scary subject when you are experiencing pain. Why would you want to do something that you know is going to hurt? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The problem begins when someone experiences muscle or joint pain. That leads to a fear of mobility so\u2026 what happens? The person avoids moving or\u00a0stretching. This leads to even more stiffness and pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I like to call this the Pain Cycle. Pain -> Fear -> Immobility -> Pain\u2026 and this cycle goes around and around. A good friend of mine (Physical Therapist Mark Jagodzinski) always says, \u201cMotion is Lotion.\u201d Meaning the more we move, the more the body maintains proper joint function. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The more we\u00a0stretch, the more range of motion we gain to allow the body to move freely in all the directions it is designed to move. Think back to our machine metaphor. If a machine is left to sit and never move, it rusts, breaks down, and falls apart. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Similarly, if we do not move, exercise, or\u00a0stretch, the repetitive cycle of immobility\u00a0and stiffness eventually takes over. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At StretchLab, we get a lot of people who come in after an injury or a medical procedure because they are having difficulty moving. Our assisted\u00a0stretching\u00a0allows them to get the movement they need and reduces their pain without worsening their condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many individuals always say, \u201cI am just not flexible,\u201d is that truly a thing? Or can we all as humans develop our flexibility\u00a0over time?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The key aspect to remember is that everyone is built differently. There is no specific standard when it comes to\u00a0stretching. I feel this is a big reason people\u00a0avoid it so fearfully. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We often have clients who begin their\u00a0stretching\u00a0programs with phrases like, \u201cthis is embarrassing\u201d or \u201cI never used to be like this.\u201d I think my favorite is, \u201cI don\u2019t know how this happened.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, there are numerous standardized\u00a0tests that measure joint mobility and flexibility\u2026 and while these tests may help to diagnose or treat mechanical or structural\u00a0imbalances, it is important to remember that we all must start somewhere. So, we cannot label or categorize ourselves as \u201cjust not flexible\u201d based on a standardized test. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, each person\u2019s body responds to\u00a0stretching\u00a0differently. Moreover, there are several factors that can increase or inhibit the body\u2019s ability to\u00a0stretch\u00a0(ex: hydration). We all have the ability to develop and maintain our flexibility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like all components of\u00a0fitness, it takes time and consistency to see results. The most important thing is to just get started and get\u00a0stretching!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What other health\u00a0benefits come from regular\u00a0stretching? When is the best time to\u00a0stretch?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One of the greatest\u00a0benefits of\u00a0stretching\u00a0is reducing pain, inflammation,\u00a0and potential for injury. You know that sore feeling you experience after a great workout? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A fancy term for that is DOMS. DOMS stands for Decreased Onset of Muscle Soreness.\u00a0Stretching\u00a0helps to decrease DOMS.\u00a0Stretching\u00a0helps to flush the muscles of toxins by increasing circulation. This helps to bring fresh oxygen-rich blood to the muscles.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any time is a good time to\u00a0stretch\u2026 but there are a couple of things to remember if you want to increase the benefits of your\u00a0stretching\u00a0routine. The first thing to remember is that warm muscles\u00a0stretch\u00a0better than cold muscles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, after a walk, run,\u00a0hike, or training session be sure to incorporate a regular\u00a0stretching\u00a0regimen. Another important thing to remember is to never neglect an area just because it is uncomfortable. Many times, areas of most discomfort and immobility\u00a0are the most problematic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We,\u00a0at StretchLab take each of our clients\u00a0through a full head-to-toe\u00a0stretch\u00a0program and focus primarily on those problematic areas leading to residual pain in the back, neck, or other areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have never tried an assisted\u00a0stretch, I highly recommend\u00a0coming in and trying your first 50-minute session. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So\u2026If one of your New Year\u2019s resolutions is to get back into fitness and begin living life pain-free, have no fear\u2026 StretchLab is here!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Can stretching help prevent deadly COVID-19 symptoms? 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