Hawkstone Physical Therapy

MYTH: "You need to stretch before working out to prevent injury." 🚫

TRUTH: Static stretching before a workout can actually reduce your performance and temporarily weaken your muscles. What you really need is a dynamic warm-up. Dynamic warm-up = movement-based prep (arm circles, leg swings, walking lunges, jumping jacks). It increases blood flow, wakes up your muscles, and preps your nervous system.

Save static stretching for after your workout when your muscles are warm and actually benefit from the stretch.

Smart warm-up = better performance + fewer injuries. 💪

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Quick question for Edmonton: what's bothering you more right now? 🤔

Tight hips from sitting all day
OR
Sore shoulders from your desk setup

Drop your answer below, we want to know what's actually slowing you down this spring! 👇

Great workouts deserve great recovery. 💪 How you recover is just as important as how hard you train.

Here's how to help your muscles actually bounce back stronger:
💧 Hydrate: Your muscles need water to repair and rebuild
🧘 Stretch or foam roll: Reduce soreness and keep your range of motion
🍗 Refuel: Protein + carbs within 1-2 hours post-workout
😴 Sleep:This is when your body does the real work
🧊 Ice or heat strategically: Depends on the type of soreness

Recovery isn't lazy. It's how you get stronger, faster, and less injury-prone. Want a personalized recovery plan based on your goals? We can help. 📞 (780) 930-1331