Manual therapy such as Structural Integration can help release tension in your body’s tissues. Outside of your manual therapy sessions, you can be good to your body with stretching. Stretching can reduce pain and stress. Stretching can help improve flexibility, balance, and posture – which help us avoid falls or injuries.

Research indicates that stretching may also reduce inflammation. Chronic (long-term) inflammation is a factor in a number of serious diseases. So, it seems like a good idea to incorporate things that reduce inflammation into our routine.

Here is a link to a short stretching routine that you can start with. If daily stretching feels like too much, try for at least twice a week.

Healthline’s “The 5-minute Daily Stretching Routine“