The Revolutionary Power of PNF Stretching for Runners

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We explore the revolutionary world of PNF stretching with Vanessa Lenssen, founder of Stretch Life, and Beverly Analuwa, studio manager and physiotherapist, diving into how this technique can transform a runner's flexibility, prevent injuries, and boost performance.

• PNF stretching works by retraining your nervous system, not just stretching muscles
• Developed in the 1940s, this method is still taught in physiotherapy programmes today
• The technique sends signals to your brain that it's safe to move beyond your natural stretch reflex
• Unlike static stretching, PNF creates muscle memory for sustainable, long-term flexibility
• Benefits include reduced inflammation, better sleep, improved joint alignment, and pain reduction
• Breathing techniques are crucial to achieving deeper stretches and calming the nervous system
• Sessions provide immediate improvements in range of motion without causing pain
• Ideal frequency is a 50-minute session every two weeks
• Perfect for runners of all levels from casual parkrunners to marathon competitors
• One client eliminated shin splints and met his marathon time goals after eight sessions

Come experience how PNF stretching can help you move better, feel taller, and unlock flexibility you never knew you had.

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