Stretching: Myths, Mistakes & Must-Knows (w/ a DPT’s Hot Takes)
Think stretching prevents injury? Think again. In this episode of The PTCH Podcast, chiropractor Dr. Jason Young and physical therapist Dr. Kathy Lynch break down the truth behind stretching routines, flexibility goals, and when yoga might actually do more harm than good.
🎧 What you’ll learn:
- The difference between static and dynamic stretching
- When stretching helps vs. when it wastes your time
- Common flexibility myths that need to go
- How to safely improve mobility
- Why your warm-up might be doing nothing (or making things worse)
- Stretching when sore.
- Why stretching is important.
- Why stretching feels good.
- Can stretching help you build muscle? Stretching for beginners.
- Stretching and yoga.
- Stretching after a workout.
Plus, we play “Stretching the Truth” — a game where Jason tests Kathy with three stretching studies (one is totally fake). Can she spot the baloney?
Whether you're training hard or just trying to keep up with your kid’s soccer practice, this episode is a must-stretch listen.
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