Stretch Zone Winston-Salem

09/04/2026

💪 **Stretch of the Week: IT Band / TFL Stretch**

Feeling tight along the outside of your hips or thighs? The **IT Band / TFL Stretch** focuses on the muscles surrounding the outer hip—especially the **tensor fasciae latae (TFL)**—to help improve flexibility and mobility throughout the hips and lower body.

The TFL is a small muscle located near the front and outside of the hip that connects with the **iliotibial (IT) band**, a strong band of connective tissue that runs along the outside of the thigh toward the knee. Together, these structures play an important role in stabilizing the hip and knee during walking, running, and other lower-body movements.

✨ **Benefits of an IT Band / TFL Stretch:**
✔️ Improves flexibility and mobility around the outer hip
✔️ Helps reduce tightness and tension in the TFL and surrounding muscles
✔️ Supports healthy hip and knee movement
✔️ Promotes better lower-body range of motion
✔️ Helps maintain mobility after repetitive activities like running or cycling
✔️ Supports comfortable movement during exercise and everyday activities

🙌 **Who may benefit?**

This stretch may be especially helpful for:
🏃 Runners and walkers
🚴 Cyclists
🏋️ Weightlifters and fitness enthusiasts
🥾 Hikers
⚽ Soccer, football, and basketball players
🎾 Tennis and pickleball players
💻 People who spend long periods sitting
🚶 Anyone who experiences tightness through the outer hips or thighs

Your hips play a major role in keeping your lower body moving comfortably and efficiently. Keeping the TFL and surrounding muscles flexible can help support healthy movement through your hips, thighs, and knees.

💙 Ready to improve your flexibility and mobility? Visit Stretch Zone and let our certified Stretch Practitioners help you **move better, feel better, and live better!**

09/03/2026

Start your mornings feeling better from the moment you get out of bed. ☀️ Stretch Zone is proven to support full-body wellness through practitioner-assisted stretching. In fact, 90% reinforced a full-body benefit for perceived good health after stretching at Stretch Zone. That’s the Stretch Zone Effect; try it for yourself today!
* These statements reflect individual experiences. Not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition.

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

✨ SEPTEMBER SPOTLIGHT: LAWREN! ✨

While you may not always see everything she does, Lawren's impact is felt across our studios every single day. From creating and coordinating our social media posts 📱 to helping plan and organize our events 🎉, she is always working behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly and make our studios the best they can be.

She brings creativity, organization, and a willingness to jump in wherever she’s needed — and we are SO thankful to have her as part of our team! 🙌

Lawren, thank you for all the time, energy, and heart you put into supporting our teams and helping bring our ideas to life. We appreciate you more than you know! 💙

Help us give Lawren some love in the comments! 👏✨

09/02/2026

Healthy Aging Month starts now! Strength and mobility shouldn't have an age limit. At Stretch Zone, we help you feel your best so you're supported at every age. Book your next session and keep your progress going! New to Stretch Zone? Your first stretch is ON US!

09/01/2026

18 sessions and counting! 💙 One of the things we love most about assisted stretching is that its benefits aren’t limited to one age group, lifestyle, or fitness level. Whether you’re looking to stay active, improve mobility, manage everyday stiffness, or simply move more comfortably, your stretching goals are uniquely yours.

That’s why our Stretch Practitioners personalize each session based on how your body is feeling that day. Areas of tightness can change from visit to visit, and practitioners like Alec, Matthew, Ryann, and Lu take the time to listen, identify what needs attention, and adjust your stretches accordingly.

We’re so grateful to have been part of this member’s journey for 18 sessions and love hearing that our entire team continues to provide an excellent experience. Thank you for the recommendation—and here’s to many more stretches ahead! 🙌💙

08/31/2026

Back to school means back to routine. 🎒Early mornings, packed lunches, backpacks, and a schedule that doesn't leave much room for you. Whether you're a parent or a teacher, this season asks a lot of your body and Stretch Zone is here to help you keep up with it!

08/28/2026

💪 Stretch of the Week: Lumbar Back Stretch (Spinal Twist)

Feeling stiff through your lower back after sitting, working, or being on your feet all day? The Lumbar Back Stretch, also known as a Spinal Twist, is a gentle rotational stretch designed to improve mobility through the lower back, hips, and surrounding muscles.

During a spinal twist, the lower body and torso gently rotate in opposite directions, creating a stretch through the muscles surrounding the lumbar spine, hips, and glutes. This movement can be especially helpful for maintaining comfortable rotation and mobility during everyday activities.

✨ Benefits of a Lumbar Back Stretch:
✔️ Improves mobility and flexibility through the lower back
✔️ Encourages healthy spinal rotation
✔️ Helps reduce muscle tightness and stiffness
✔️ Stretches surrounding muscles of the hips and glutes
✔️ Supports comfortable movement during everyday activities
✔️ Can feel especially refreshing after prolonged sitting or inactivity

🙌 Who may benefit?

This stretch may be great for:
💻 Office workers and anyone who sits for long periods
🚗 People who spend a lot of time driving
🏌️ Golfers and athletes who rely on rotational movement
🎾 Tennis and pickleball players
🏃 Runners and fitness enthusiasts
✈️ Frequent travelers who spend extended periods sitting
🚶 Anyone looking to maintain flexibility and mobility through the hips and lower back

Your spine is designed to move! Incorporating gentle mobility work like the spinal twist can help keep your lower back and hips flexible and make everyday movements like turning, bending, and reaching feel more comfortable.

💙 Want to improve your overall flexibility and mobility? Visit Stretch Zone and let our certified Stretch Practitioners help you move better, feel better, and live better!

Always stretch gently and within a comfortable range of motion. If you have an existing back or spinal condition, consult your healthcare provider before trying new stretches.

08/28/2026

🎉🎂 Happy Birthday, Ryann! 🎂🎉

Today we're celebrating Ryann and all the positivity, dedication, and care she brings to our Stretch Zone family! 💙 Your hard work and commitment to helping our members move better and feel their best never go unnoticed, and we're so grateful to have you as part of our team.

We hope your birthday is filled with lots of laughter, great memories, and all of your favorite things! Wishing you an amazing year ahead filled with happiness, success, and plenty of reasons to celebrate. ✨

Help us wish Ryann a very Happy Birthday! 🥳🎈

08/27/2026

Happy 1-Year Anniversary, Jaedyn! 🎉💙

Today we're celebrating Jaedyn and her first year as a Stretch Practitioner with Stretch Zone!

Over the past year, Jaedyn has brought dedication, positivity, and a genuine passion for helping our members move and feel their best. Her commitment to creating a welcoming experience and helping each member work toward their mobility goals makes her such a valued part of our team.

Thank you, Jaedyn, for all of your hard work and everything you've contributed over the past year. We're so grateful to have you as part of the Stretch Zone family!

Cheers to an amazing first year and many more milestones ahead! 🎉👏💙