Pattern Overload

Pattern overload occurs when the body works in repetitive movements. Pattern overload can cause serious inflammation and pain in your body.

The most common repetitive movement among professionals is sitting. Sitting frequently can place stress on the body and lead to poor posture. Postural inefficiency can lead to inflammation and joint pain.

The way to prevent pattern overload is by stretching the affected muscles.

If you sit for more than half of your workday then stretch your:
*Hip flexors
*Quads
*Claves
*Chest
*Upper Traps
*Lats

You’ve been provided with a list of muscles to stretch. Stretch them during your cool down. Consider these stretches long term tools to help save your joints from trauma and inflammation.