The treatments guide
Assisted stretching
Someone else moves you through stretches on a table.
Awaiting clinical review. Written carefully from the sources below, but not yet signed off by a qualified clinician. Please don't use it to make decisions about your health. How we review.
What the evidence says
Pleasant, and you'll feel looser for a while. There's little evidence it improves flexibility more than stretching yourself, or that it prevents injury.
- Good for
- People who won't stretch on their own, and like company.
- Risks
- Overstretching if pushed too hard; say when to stop.
- Typical cost
- $50–$120 a sessionAn estimate of typical prices in our cities, still being checked. Ask for the full price before you book.
Questions to ask
- What training do your stretch practitioners have?
General education, not medical advice. Choose licensed providers, and talk to a doctor if you have a health condition, are pregnant or take medication. Medical disclaimer.
