The physiotherapist explains how the lack of physical activity can lead to the shortening of the muscles and teaches simple exercises to prevent the problem
March 10 marks the National day to combat physicalitya date established by World Health Organization (WHO) to notify the population of the risks of lack of physical activity. One of the most common problems associated with physical inactivity is muscle shortening, a condition that can generate pain, limitation of movements and losses for the quality of life.
Muscle shortening occurs when the muscles become more tense and lose their natural stretching ability. Among the main causes are physical inactivity, inadequate postures and the lack of regular elongation. However, the good news is that this problem can be prevented and treated with simple exercises that can be done at home.
According to the physiotherapist Bernardo Sampaioclinical director of ITC vertebral and from The Institute deals with Guarulhos, “Muscular shortening can lead to limits of pain and movement, for example, directly influence our quality of life. That is, it is essential to act in a previously and corrective way to avoid more serious complications in the future.”.
Exercises to combat physical inactivity
Take a look at some suggestions for the exercise that help to fight the shortening of the muscles:
Lengthening of the calf
First of all, standing, put one foot in front of the other. Keep the straight back leg and the slightly flexed front. Take your body forward, resting on a wall or mobile phone, keeping the heel on the floor. Hear you stretch on the back of the leg and repeat on the other side.
Flexion of the hip
Lie on the back with extensive legs. Flex one leg, bringing the knee to the chest. Keep the location for a few seconds and repeat with the other leg.
Shoulder and bib stailed
Standing, with his feet away in the width of his shoulders, he intertwines his hands behind his back. Remove your arms back and lift gently until you feel your bib plant. Keep for a few seconds and release.
Elongation
Finally, you feel on the floor with extensive legs. Take the trunk forward, trying to touch your feet with your hands. Keep the location for a few seconds and return.
Regularity is essential to improve flexibility and reduce the risk of muscle shortening. “Costanza is fundamental. Daily stretching helps to relax muscles, improve blood circulation and increase flexibility over time,” says Bernardo Sampaio.
Source: Terra
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