Spaghetti noodles

 

Don't let your spaghetti noodles stick together

Over the years many of my clients have asked, "What causes the stress in my muscles?" "Why is that muscle so tight?" My answer is usually, your spaghetti noodles are stuck together. That sounds a little weird. I know. But, stick with me. If you stick noodles in a pot and don't stir them, what happens? They stick together. What if you don't use enough water when you try to cook them? The noodles stay hard, don't cook or they never soften. Our muscles are made up of a bunch of fibers, sort of like spaghetti noodles. Honestly, there are a lot of reasons our muscles get tight. Usually if we don't stretch our muscles, have a lot of stressors, are not active, have poor posture, or don't stay hydrated the muscle fibers will stick together. Noodles may be a silly analogy but everyone knows what they look like and have a basic understanding on how to cook them. So how do you keep your muscle noodles from sticking together? One of the best ways is through massage. Massage loosens the muscle fibers so they move freely. This improves range of motion and relieves tension. I recommend getting a massage a minimum of every three months. Just like our car needs a good tune up every so often, so do we! Now massage won't fix every tight muscle if you're not taking care of your body. The easist ways to do that? ​Stay hydrated Stay active Eat healthy Get a massage!