If you haven’t stretched in a while, then listen up: You’re a little behind on doing your best to prevent balance issues, tight muscles, back pain, soreness and more in your future. As we’ve previously reported, stretching can positively affect joints, ligaments and muscles around the hip, plus flexibility can help improve circulation. In other words? You’re stiff because you don’t stretch enough and it’ll have even worse consequences later. (Hey, as a remote worker who spends his shift in a sedentary state — I’m definitely already there.) Luckily, we found a tool that’ll help you get on your stretching game: The aptly named and highly rated Stretch Out strap.
This no-frills nylon strap may look pretty simple, but don’t let that deceive you; it’s a strong contender for being your holy grail for your wellness routine.
The unassuming strap is called the Stretch Out and it’s designed with loops to help you get a tighter stretch, increase limb extension and get those joints moving again. So many reviewers say it’s helped them with everything from back pain and tight quads to opening up those hip flexors and relieving tense shoulders.
In a review titled “no more hip pain,” one reviewer explains how its helped them: “I get on the floor and let the weight of my leg fall and my arms pull my leg around. I feel so good when I use this to stretch out my legs, hips and arms. It feels like a deep massage. […] This is so easy to travel with because you can roll it up and stuff it anywhere. I never have to hurt again.”
