Contract-Relax Stretching

How it works

Dosage & preparation

Highlighted claims

• The stretch is held for about 10 to 15 seconds before the contraction phase. — Useful Neck Stretch
• The contraction phase involves pushing the head into the hand while the hand resists. — Useful Neck Stretch
• The static contraction is held for about 10 seconds. — Useful Neck Stretch
• The person receiving the stretch should push upward very lightly against the assistant’s hand. — Two-Person Psoas Stretch
• The light contraction is held for about 10 seconds. — Two-Person Psoas Stretch
• After the contraction, the assistant allows the leg to lower gradually rather than forcing it down. — Two-Person Psoas Stretch
• After relaxing the contraction, the stretch can be increased slightly. — Useful Neck Stretch
• The stretch can be deepened through a gentle contract-relax sequence. — Two-Person Psoas Stretch