“What you’re watching here is called reciprocal inhibition. To release the tightness in her quad and knee, I work with the body, not against it. By massaging and activating her hamstring while moving her knee through flexion and extension, the opposing quad relaxes and finally lets go. Stretch therapy isn’t just about pulling a muscle—it’s about understanding how the nervous system controls tension, pain, and release. When you learn how to unlock the body this way, healing goes deeper than just

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