How Stretching Can Make You Live Longer
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- Опубликовано: 13 май 2024
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In this "Talking with Docs" episode, our experts discuss how certain stretching routines may increase longevity. They explore different techniques, their physiological effects, and offer tips for viewers to optimize stretching for better health.
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My husband's been a martial artist for 50 years & has been saying this forever to anyone who would listen. Most people did. My husband ALWAYS watches your massively informative conversations. We really appreciate your sincere concern for others & your great repoipre & humor. Keep up your great work to heal us.
We have stretch labs in Chicago and I'm planning to make appointments.
I have been stretching every night for the last 30 years. I’m 63 now. I was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease in my L5-S1, L4-L5, & L3-L4 back in my 30’s and I’ve avoided back surgery for 30 years. My friends had surgery, and re-surgery, & re-surgery, and are still not in the shape that I am. Stretching saved me.
I had back pain for decades. Going to the chiropractor never helped.
Daily stretching and stretching yoga poses helped to loosen my back tension and relieve my pain.
I also use a foam roller to help release tension in my back muscles, tendons and ligaments.
After doing this for several months, gaining more movement and less pain, I felt a release in my lower spine similar to going to a chiropractor and hearing the gas release in the joints. Once it released my back pain went away and has never come back after 2 years. I still do light stretching and yoga stretching poses every morning and my flexibility has never been better. Getting off the floor is so much easier and less painful. Flexibility is key.
I'm almost 75 & always do stretching. I've had 2 knee replacements , a hip replacement & also a bad back. Doing stretching along with my other gym workouts really helps me a lot. Love your video's.
Good work Ron. Thanks for the positive feedback
I warm up in sauna for 15 mins before yoga and again 15 mins after. The benefits of yoga is just amazing. Flexibility allows me to climb up and down, do housework and yard work easily. I can stand on one leg and tie shoe lace. Everything you do takes less effort because of good balance. Back pain have not come back for 25+ years. By the way, I’m almost 70.
I've been stretching every morning for 10 years. It definitely has helped me stay flexible as I get older. I mix in free hand exercises like push ups. I'll never stop doing this as long as I can keep moving. Thanks Docs for the video.
Good topic! I've been a runner, all my life and some people stretch before running, and some no, some say, it's better to stretch after. I've settled into a 10 minute stretching session in the mornings. Doing sun salutations, and some other yoga. It seems to wake me up. now after watching this video, I feel Healthier!
I was suffering from sciatica and back issues for years, and during pandemic I was spending alot of time in front of TV in the evening. I started to do easy floor stretching (nothing else) just like 5~10 mins everyday while watching netflix. Overtime it became a habit and my sciatic and back pain went away. I also notice I was sleeping better but I was surprised of feeling overall well being. So even it you just take 2 mins to stretch, as long as you do it consistently, it is the easiest and best thing to better well being.
Hello - I have a similar situation. May I ask what stretches do you do? Thank you!
We love ❤ you Docs so much, I’m “liking” before I even watch, lol. I have been practicing yoga/stretch for over 7 years, 6 days a week. I find it makes a tremendous amount of difference in my life; for stress, for tightness, aches and pains for those of us in our 6th decade. Thank you for always bringing up interesting and so relevant topics. Being proactive is so important. With appreciation from the ol’ gal in Victoria 🇨🇦
If your in your 6th decade, your not a old gal 😊😊your just beginning
I’ve been doing Yin yoga for years. It’s amazing the mental and physical benefits you get from holding stretches for 3-5 minutes.
I discovered the benefits of yoga 20 years ago and I’ve found that stretching helps keep you limber and flexible. Yoga is a good workout and helps me with balance and relaxation. It’s a win-win.
Thanks for another helpful video, Docs - as always, best wishes from Chicago!
Wow, these doctors know their stuff. They said stretching would help me live longer and after my exercise I gained 3mm!
I am a yoga instructor/personal trainer and I talk about stretching and the benefits. I teach various stretching techniques to my clients. Great topic!
Its important to start with some low-intensity activity to create some heat before stretching, particularly if its cold out and you're preparing to go on a run, play basketball or tennis. Our blood flow changes dramatically in the legs and arms and a low-intensity warmup helps prevent muscle injury from stretching without adequate bloodflow. A low-intensity warmup should be the first step in any athletic activity.
You two ... are my anchor point when it comes to medicine and health. Thank you!
Wow ~ thank you ! I have stretched since I was 14. I am now 66. It is great to hear how it will help my overall health and longevity. My purpose in retirement is: to get into the BEST shape I possibly can for the rest of my life. I go to the gym with my Life Partner 3 ~ 4 times a week, and do other activities walk, swim and mountain bike on the other days. Thanks for all the information. Love the humour and the way you deliver education.
I love hearing how stretching can help, and the comments about it too! I had a hard time hearing the video today.
As a physical therapist, I always tell my patients that stretching is as essential as strengthening for muscles because it allows the muscle to move through full range of motion and allows the joint to work with proper body mechanics. This supports joints and allows you to move with the least amount of damage. All of this contributes to a healthier body.
Wonderfully helpful and informative as usual
👍 👏 O remember as a 4 yr old - one of the 1st thing I did in the morning was stretch. Habit or nature, idk. Babies stretch. I'm a senior now & I still stretch soon after rising. Thanks, Docs
Great video. I LOVE stretching. If I'm not feeling up to doing something vigorous, I can stretch at home and it relieves stress, improves flexibility, gets the blood flowing, improves mood, improves posture... I used to dance a lot and stretching was a huge part of that. It feels SO good to stretch. I think yoga is basically stretching at its core but I agree that there is more to it. Holding a stretch for a decent length of time, like at least 10 secs or so, really helps to get the most out of it. Thx for talking about one of my favorite things!
I love you both. I had stretch due to hip surgery. This has helped me heal faster and given me strength. Thank you for your kindness. ❤
I love talking with these docs!!!
I’ve recently been working with a physical therapist who explained how stretching improves the blood flow. Love you guys. Keep up the great work!
love the video!
Don't know who said it but... "You're not old. You just need to stretch." Started with five minutes a day and now I do 15 minutes six days a week. The difference is how I move and feel is quite stunning. I'm 58 and I still run sprints.
I’m a new fan. Your professional, informative and well communicated information is appreciated. I’ve found stretching has become a big part of my fitness program particularly as I’ve become older. My balance, quality of life and mental health have certainly improved as I’ve been able to increase my cardio, strength and stretching along with a MediterAsian diet. Life changing,
Love you guys!!
Great information presented in a down to earth layman speak thank you guys!!
I work out regularly, doing pushups and reps with dumbbells, and am pleased with the results, and. the mood lift is a bonus. You've now given me the idea of throwing in some stretching exercises into the mix. Another helpful video - thanks.
Thanks for sharing the importance of stretching and the other exercises. I am inspito take action.
Jacked and Ripped, M.D.s.
You guys totally crack me up.
Thank you for the info. I'll be adding more yoga days into my week. 😊
I do yoga 5 days a week for at least 20 - 30 min. per session. I supplement with rotating short sessions ( for seniors) of aerobics, strength training and Pilates. Once a week I do a 2-2.5 hour walk - but yoga is my mainstay. I find it hard work, because it also involves a lot of balancing and strength training and in a few years I will turn 80, but I feel terrific after every session - in fact, I feel terrific most of the time. Yep - Yoga is also a great mood enhancer.
My only problem is a sore knee, but thankfully you posted a video on which injections will help (thank you) so I feel I am OK for the rest of my life.
I stretch every morning morning before I get out of bed. Helps me wake up and feel better to start m.y day. Then I go outside and face the sun for a few minutes, helps me prep for the day. BTW, I'm 66 and don't know how I'd manage otherwise
Great topic! I’ve been excersing all my life I’ve been always stretching before and after my every workout.😊
Pilates reformer stretches your body in a controlled way that strengthens your core.
Stretching is good for you, you Drs are the best❤
Surprising results. 😊
Stretching his hand up to reach the stars 🤸♂️🧚♂️
Yoga and stretching is fantastic! They have saved my back and really help.
A few years back I was always waking up with lower back pain. I thought I should try yoga. I was 60 at the time. I looked for yoga videos that would come with Amazon prime. I found beginning yoga for the back by Jane Fonda. Simple 10 minute stretches and the pain was gone in 3 days. Since then I do stretches about 5 days a week for 30 minutes at a time. It feels good, you don't feel so stiff. Just basic moves nothing fancy. Makes a great difference.
I burned all of my jane fonda tapes many years ago.
Great video. Thank you.😄
Every morning when I am waking up my body automatically goes into stretching mode. Legs, arms, back and full torso. The body is amazing. I just let it do what it tells me to do.
Sort of like a mother but with no words.
The body is amazing.
Oh, I already said that.
Feels really good too.
Good advise. I've always been a runner for decades; although I had a long period after having meniscus surgery on my left knee surgery in 2016 when I completely stopping running, not resuming it off and on in 2018 , 2021 until just recently in 2023. I guess I was just mentally afraid. So I just do lite jogging 3 or 4 days weekly for an hour each time. I know that I should probably stretch before running which I do not, I should. I will stretch for five minutes after running and walk for another 20 minutes. Stretching is important to prevent hamstring soreness that could last for weeks and cause you horrible fatigue. So do your stretching each day. Running several times weekly will always help lower your blood pressure, reduce your LDL cholesterol, lose the belly fat, and improve your sleep.
I alway enjoy listening to you doctors. This makes since to me.Stretching I will give this a try. Thanks so much for teaching us so much. Also for your time.
Just try warming up a bit and then doing 7 sun salutations. I was able to do it 40 years ago.
You two have inspired my to keep it up
I AGREE 100% ON THE VALUE OF STRETCHING.. 30 MINUTES IN THE MORNING EASES THE CASING OF CONNECTIVE TISSUE. BUNGED-UP FASCIA IS PAINFUL. STRETCHING RELIEVES FOR SURE. ANOTHER GOOD VIDEO👍
I can't get over the difference as to how I feel after doing yoga, in particular yin yoga. Feel so much more flexible and can move pain-free. Sitting is a killer.
Like you said, any activity is better than complete inactivity. As a martial artist; anything that pushes myself I call it a workout, anything that don't, I call it an exercise.
My advice is to do everything slow & comfortably for yourself. Not every exercise has to be strenuous, it may increase your stress hormone, cortisol.
For example, when I work on the heavy bag. I do it slow & comfortable like a warmup. I increase the intensity only when I feel the heat in my arms. But the warmup portion is more than sufficient for an exercise. It would be unbearable if I forces myself to be uncomfortable by going hard at the very beginning with no warmup.
Oh good grief!!! Now I need to stretch.... Wait a minute NOW I need to know what to stretch. Thank you again Doctors.
I stretch every day and it makes me feel and move better. Plus, you guys are great! Thanks
I'm on it! 🏋♂ While doing my red light therapy! 🤩
You guys all the best I'd like you to show if you can stretching for after getting a heart surgery thank you
I am a zumba fitness instructor. I teach 3-4 times a week. If I didn’t stretch? my muscles would snap. I have a 30-40 minute stretch routine I do on my off days and a truncated stretch for 15 minutes before I teach. It has kept me flexible and ROM is hanging in there for a 60yo. I love stretching.
It's a stretch but I have been with y'all from the beginning 😊
We should learn from our pets as they are always stretching! Especially after napping.
Lv u guys!!!
Journal club is a good way to support good lifestyle advice based on current knowledge, thanks docs. Stretching was not part of physical education teaching when I went to school, I hope it is now.
Can you do a video on neuropathy… I really need help on how to live with it!
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Iv been doing TaiChi Zidong on youtube! I also do 14 oz cans for my arms and few squats for my legs. I LOVE Tai chi n Qi Gong!❤
Hi Doctors 😊 I agree my family thinks I’m crazy 🤣 because I stretch and practice it 5-6 days an week and I tell them they should as well. I’m getting ready to turn 60 in a few months. I workout 5 days a week and been working out for 35 years and I’m so blessed not to have to take any medications. I’m so Grateful and thankful! 🙌🏽😃 I Love ❤️ your channel because y’all are funny and give Great advice! Thanks 🤗
We stretch every day after our workouts 👍
That's great!
Stretching exercises before having my hip replaced has helped me heal faster.
I can do that!
Stretching also helps with balance. Better balance means fewer or no falls.
Docs: Have to slightly disagree with you about yoga. The word yoga means to unite and in the West, it has been bastardized as a term to merely mean physical exercise! (Not that there is anything wrong with that.) But there is yoga for sleep which is definitely not a difficult physical exercise and armchair yoga for seniors who are not "at the top of their game" and a few more which do not require the agility of a gazelle. Yoga was originally meant to unite the body with the mind and prepare it for meditation, and unfortunately when it became a trend, most people forgot about the latter. (But you DID just remind me I forgot to stretch prior to dancing today..lol..Thank you!)
If one has carpal tunnel syndrome in their wrists, should they do pulling exercises?
At first glance I thought the title of this video was “How stretching can make you longer”, and since I’m 5 foot 2 I got pretty excited 😂
There seems to be a lot of argument over how much, how often, how long, and physically how you should stretch. I remember a medical researcher who said that you only need to do 25 seconds with each stretch and that doing more produced no significant additional benefits. This might be worth a video by you two.
I have arachnoiditis. It has affected my bowels, bladder, vision and hearing. It is adhesive arachnoiditis. I try to stretch but I get cramps real bad. Is there anything I can do to prevent the cramps so I can stretch?
I stretch often and it helps with the bm's
Been stretching for 30+ years 6 days a week
Even if it for a 5 minutes
Helps heel the aches pains a little faster.
So many people who do strength training have injuries due to not being properly warmed up. Athletes of all types (Football, Baseball, Tennis,etc) can be seen warming up before the game. Why anyone would walk into a gym and hit weights cold is beyond me. I know people do it and it probably works for them. I would be so sore if I didn’t warm up and stretch prior to my workout.
What type of stretching is safe for someone who's had a dislocated and fractured neck (C 5-6 fusion), and L1-5 fusion) from an auto accident in 2020?
Stretching with hip replacement ?
I never paid much mind to stretching until I started having back pain. I have a work injury that led to an MRI which revealed severe lumbar stenosis. The pain was so bad that professional PT did nothing to relieve it. I did a bunch of research online and found a lot of helpful info, including helpful stretches for back pain. I've been doing full body stretching for a year and, even tho I still have (much less) back pain, I feel great otherwise. I'm amazed by the huge reduction in pain by just doing physical activity and using a few high quality supplements, primarily amino acids and B vitamins. I wish I'd learned about stretching years ago because I feel younger and more vibrant than I did even before my back injury.
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I would watch folks exercising in the fitness center and they would stretch before exercising. My PT saif that it is most beneficial to stretch afterward, which I do on. a regular basis. You did not put a time limit on this activity.
No we didn’t. The study has some heterogeneity
@@TalkingWithDocs ooo boy....had to look that one up...lol
That's good to know cuz when I'm too lazy to workout I will stretch.
When I get out of bed I'm shaped like a comma & am very achy. I do 40-60 min worth of stretching every morning to warm up, help support my back, & be able to reach to dress myself & to put things in my cupboards.
Are those who stretch already health conscious and an improved lifestyle skewing the stats?
I feel so good after stretching. I wonder if there is any thought on how much more we may be moving around in a day just because our stretched bodies feel more mobile?
Hard to say but it’s very good for you
I’ve also found that stretching helps my sleep
Yes, if I didn’t I oiled not be able to move as easily.
It’s sure helpful
Can i grow 10cm taller too?
I do yoga for strength and balance. 67 and trying to stay independent as long as possible. And ANYONE can do yoga. There's even chair yoga.
Is it safe to stretch if you've had knee and hip replacements???😀
Yes, as long as you have completed a successful physical therapy program and is okayed by your orthopedist.
longer? what about happier?
That's good advice. I'll put the beer on the lowest shelf in the fridge. Just kidding.
I don’t do the gym! Stretch at home and long walks, live in the country!
what exactly do you stretch? Arms, legs, hips, thighs, back, neck????? Be more specific....
Who knew?
I am 6 inches taller after stretching. Or was that? I do not remember.
Plenty of research that stretching before exercise reduces your max power
Post a list of stretches and instructions for us, plz. Not yoga.
Watch any cat or dog. EVERY time they get up they stretch. Maybe they know something we don’t?😎
This sounds like a stretch to me.
Clearly, this chair is killing me. Is there a name for death by chair? Quadrasedonecrosis?
Are you accepting new patients? 🤣