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Stretching is the activity of gradually applying tensile force to lengthen, strengthen, and lubricate muscles, often performed in anticipation of physical exertion and to increase the range of motion within a joint. Stretching is an especially important accompaniment to activities that emphasize controlled muscular str... more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
Back Pain
885
84%
Sciatica
209
80%
Fibromyalgia
32
100%
Chronic Pain
14
100%
Sports Injuries
9
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Overall, 85% (1209 Members) find Stretching helpful
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Stretching Reviews

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helps
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physiotherapy "homework" exercises dependant on activity.
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Try to stretch daily, it helps.
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works well
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Helps a little. Lifting my legs and exercising gives me enough relieve to push myself to do more.
I have to do them in intervals. 10 at a time, then another 10 later.
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Mild stretches
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wonderful! helps relieve nerve pinching - and I always strive to keep my range of motion.
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Have been reassured it will help (and I am sure that it does) but wish it would help alleviate pain and muscle spasm instantly!
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exercise is working some
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Painful after and during. Trying to increase a little everyday.
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    Stretching seems to cause cramps in my feet. [More]
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    i think i would like the stretching to be elastic... [More]
  5. Discussion: STRETCHING
    Everyone talks about stretching, but even the least bit of stretching causes the most awful muscle spasms. Anyone else have this problem? I take flexa... [More]

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