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Relax Your Muscles with These Threads: Expert Advice from Physical Therapist Freddie Murray

In the world of intensive workouts and fitness regimes, activating, tightening and holding muscles is common. But is this the best for our body? Physical therapist Freddie Murray, known for his work with elite athletes and celebrities, shares insights on why it is crucial to also strive for muscle relaxation. In his exclusive clinic in the London five-star The Ned hotel he explains that constant muscle tension, even at rest, can lead to exhaustion and various complaints.

Why Muscle Relaxation is Important

Murray compares muscles with light switches that are on or off. When they are constantly active in the background, similar to a dimmer that is always on, they become exhausted. This results in increased tension, stiffness and painful feelings. The causes of this can be stress and training schedules that are too strongly focused on triggering and strengthening muscles.


Causes of High Muscle Tension

High muscle tension can have several causes, including stress and exercise regimens that aim at constantly tightening muscles. This can lead to various complaints such as bruxism (unconsciously tightening the jaws), lower back pain, tense shoulders, and a stiff neck.


How did you get off Stretched Muscles?

The key word is relaxed. Here are some exercises you can do a few times a day to relieve the tension of your muscles:

  1. Belly breath:
    • Place one hand just above your pubic bone.
    • Breathe deep through your nose, towards your belly and even lower.
    • Feel your hand moving up and down.
    • Repeat and switch to chest breath.
  2. Body Scan:
    • Scan your body for tense areas.
    • Imagine these areas being heavy or soft, or melting.
    • Focus on the weight of your feet, seat bones, pelvic floor, arms and neck.
  3. Shoulder drawing:
    • Sit comfortably and mentally draw a square with your shoulders.
    • First move them forward, up, back, and relax down.
    • Keep your back straight.
  4. Follow Your Nose:
    • For a stiff neck, imagine a lying eight.
    • Follow the curves with your nose, move your whole head.
    • Do this a few times to the left and right.

These exercises can help to reduce the tension in your muscles. Striving for relaxation instead of constant activation can contribute to a healthier and more balanced body.

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