One of the most common questions we are asked is: “should I stretch before or after my sport”.
My answer is always: “do you warm up your car in -30 weather?” (Cheryl Witter, PT) grew up in Winnipeg. And most people didn’t have garages!). That’s my cheeky answer. Here is a more professional one …..
It is generally recommended to stretch both before and after a workout. Stretching before a workout, especially with dynamic stretches, can help prepare muscles for activity, improve range of motion, and potentially reduce the risk of injury. Stretching after a workout, with static stretches, can help improve flexibility, reduce muscle soreness, and aid in recovery.
So you aren’t off the hook! Stretch before AND after! If you need some sport-specific stretches, you know where to find us!
