Stretching Therapy in Inglewood, CA – Improve Mobility & Reduce Pain Naturally

If tight muscles, stiff joints, or lingering aches are holding you back, Stretching Therapy at South Bay Wellness Center – Inglewood can help you move better, feel better, and stay active. Whether you sit for long hours, train hard, or are recovering from an injury, targeted stretching can restore mobility and support long-term pain relief—especially when guided by an experienced chiropractor who understands biomechanics and functional movement.

At our clinic on Aviation Blvd in Inglewood, Dr. Kian Javid, D.C., provides stretching programs designed to complement chiropractic care, sports medicine, and physical rehabilitation—so you get results that carry into daily life, work, and athletics.

What Stretching Therapy Is & Who It Helps

Stretching therapy is a structured, clinically guided approach to improving flexibility, joint range of motion, and muscle function. Unlike random at-home stretches, professional stretching therapy is personalized to your posture, movement patterns, injury history, and goals.

This service is ideal for people who want to:

• Improve flexibility and mobility
• Reduce muscle tightness and tension.
• Support recovery from sports or work-related strain
• Manage common pain patterns related to posture and overuse.

According to Mayo Clinic, stretching helps improve flexibility and range of motion, which can make day-to-day activities easier and may help reduce injury risk as part of a well-rounded routine. 

How Stretching Therapy Works

Your muscles and connective tissues adapt to stress, posture, and repetitive movement. Over time, this can lead to:

• Reduced flexibility
• Altered movement mechanics
• Increased muscle tension
• Compensations that strain joints

A consistent, properly dosed stretching plan can improve joint range of motion, reduce stiffness, and help your body move more efficiently. Stretching supports flexibility, balance, strength, and range of motion, and can be useful before/after exercise when done correctly. 

Research also suggests stretching may help relieve musculoskeletal pain by improving range of motion and decreasing muscle stiffness, though results across studies can vary. 

Types of Stretching Therapies

Stretching therapy includes a wide range of techniques, each serving different goals:

• Dynamic Stretching – Controlled, movement-based stretches used to warm up tissues and prepare the body for activity.
• Static Stretching – Holding a stretch to reduce tension and promote long-term flexibility.
• Active Stretching – Using your own muscle activation to create the stretch without external assistance.
• Passive Stretching – A stretch applied by gravity, a partner, or a device with little to no muscular effort from you.
• Assisted Stretching – Therapist-guided stretching to safely achieve deeper or more precise ranges of motion.
• PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) – Contract-relax methods designed to quickly improve flexibility and neuromuscular control.
• Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) – Short, repeated stretches (usually held for 1–2 seconds) to enhance flexibility while minimizing muscle guarding.
• Muscle Energy Technique (MET) – Uses gentle muscle contractions against resistance to mobilize joints and lengthen muscles.
• Myofascial Stretching / Release Stretching – Targets the fascia to reduce restrictions and improve tissue glide.
• ART-Based Stretching (Active Release Technique) – Combines movement with manual pressure to break up adhesions and restore mobility.

These methods may be combined in a personalized stretching program depending on your goals, mobility needs, and activity level.

Evidence-Based Benefits of Stretching Therapy

With a consistent plan, stretching therapy may help you:

• Increase flexibility and joint range of motion
• Reduce muscle stiffness and tension.
• Support functional movement and posture (especially when paired with strengthening and ergonomic changes)
• Enhance recovery and performance by improving movement efficiency and reducing excessive tightness.
  

What the research says about pain relief:

A 2025 review found that stretching can support musculoskeletal pain relief by improving range of motion and reducing muscle stiffness, although it emphasizes that outcomes can be mixed depending on condition and program design.
For chronic non-specific low back pain, a randomized trial found self-stretching produced outcomes similar to motor control exercises on pain and disability—supporting stretching as a reasonable, preference-sensitive option in a broader care plan.

Conditions That Improve With Stretching Therapy

At South Bay Wellness Center – Inglewood, stretching therapy is commonly used to help support care for:

• Neck and shoulder tightness
• Low back discomfort from prolonged sitting
• Hip stiffness and limited mobility
• Postural strain
• Sports-related muscle tightness
• Headache patterns linked to muscle tension
  

Stretching is often most effective when combined with corrective exercise, strengthening, and hands-on care tailored to your diagnosis and movement findings.

What to Expect During Your Session at South Bay Wellness Center – Inglewood

Your visit typically includes:

1. Movement and posture assessment
2. Goal-based plan focused on pain relief, mobility, or performance.
3. Targeted stretching protocol for your tight or overactive areas
4. Education and simple home stretches to maintain progress.
   

We emphasize safe, progressive stretching—not aggressive pushing.

Why Choose South Bay Wellness Center – Inglewood & Dr. Kian Javid

Dr. Kian Javid, D.C., is the founder of South Bay Wellness Center and a dedicated chiropractor known for helping patients live pain-free, active, and healthy lives—without a default reliance on surgery or long-term medication.

His approach stands out because it blends:

• Chiropractic care
• Sports medicine principles
• Physical rehabilitation
• Biomechanics and posture-focused programs
  

Dr. Javid earned his Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine from Cleveland Chiropractic University after undergraduate studies in Biological Sciences. He also received specialized training at USC, collaborating with chiropractic and medical teams to study and treat complex pain disorders such as herniated and degenerated discs, arthritic joint conditions, muscle and nerve disorders, and chronic headaches.

As a former track and field athlete and competitive swimmer, Dr. Javid understands how injuries and everyday stress affect performance and quality of life—making his stretching and rehab strategies especially valuable for:

• Athletes
• Busy professionals
• Families
• Anyone dealing with repetitive strain or stiffness
  

Real Facts From Trusted Medical Sources (Cited)

• Mayo Clinic reports that stretching can improve flexibility and range of motion, supporting how your joints move and function in daily activities.
• Cleveland Clinic notes that stretching can help improve flexibility, balance, strength, and range of motion and can be used effectively as part of warm-ups, cooldowns, and recovery routines.
• Harvard Health suggests flexibility work for all major muscle groups at least two to three times per week and notes that spending about 60 seconds total per stretch can be a useful target for results.
• The American Heart Association, referencing ACSM guidance, notes that most adults can hold stretches 10 to 30 seconds, while older adults may gain an advantage from holding stretches up to a full minute for flexibility goals.
• A 2025 review found overall evidence supports stretching as an effective option for relieving some types of musculoskeletal pain by improving range of motion and reducing muscle stiffness, while acknowledging that results can vary.
  

Stretching Therapy vs. Chiropractic Adjustments – How They Work Together

Stretching therapy doesn’t replace chiropractic care—it enhances it.

• Chiropractic adjustments aim to restore joint motion and improve nervous system function.
• Stretching therapy helps address the muscular and soft-tissue restrictions that may be pulling joints back into dysfunctional patterns.
  

When paired, these approaches can:

• Improve short- and long-term mobility
• Reduce recurring tension patterns.
• Support posture correction
• Help you maintain results between visits.

This combined strategy is a key part of Dr. Javid’s whole-body, biomechanics-driven approach.