“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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Neuromuscular Inhibition. Note: I’m talking specifically about reflex inhibition in this video. 📚 Neuromuscular inhibition is the process by which the nervous system reduces or “dampens” the activation of a muscle, either intentionally or reflexively, to limit its contraction. In simpler terms, it’s when the brain and spinal cord send signals that prevent a muscle from fully contracting, usually as a protective mechanism. It can occur in several ways: •Reflex inhibition: For example, when pain

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