Stretches Massage Therapists Can Recommend to Clients: A Simple, Effective Routine

As manual therapy practitioners, we know that empowering our clients with tools for self-care can significantly enhance their progress between sessions. While hands-on work provides essential support, many clients benefit greatly from learning simple, safe stretches they can do at home to maintain mobility, reduce discomfort, and reinforce the effects of treatment.

In the video below by Tone and Tighten, you’ll find a straightforward and accessible stretching routine that massage therapists can confidently share with their clients. The stretches are designed to support flexibility, ease muscular tension, and promote better movement patterns—all key goals of therapeutic care.

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Why Recommend Stretches?

Integrating stretches into your clients' care plans can:

• Extend the benefits of treatment: Stretching helps maintain the muscle length and joint mobility gained during sessions.

• Support posture and movement: Many of these stretches address commonly tight areas like the hip flexors, hamstrings, shoulders, and back—areas often affected by sedentary lifestyles or repetitive strain.

• Encourage client engagement: Giving clients a simple home care routine helps them feel more involved in their recovery and well-being.

What Makes This Routine Suitable?

This video presents stretches that are:

• Gentle and adaptable: Most clients can safely perform them with minimal instruction.

• Time-efficient: The full routine can be completed in just a few minutes each day.

• Targeted: These stretches focus on major muscle groups frequently involved in musculoskeletal pain and postural dysfunction.

You can use this video as a helpful reference during sessions, or send it to clients as part of their aftercare strategy. As always, make sure to assess whether each stretch is appropriate for your client’s specific condition and comfort level.