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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 | 886 |
84% |
| Sciatica | 209 |
80% |
| Fibromyalgia | 32 |
100% |
| Chronic Pain | 14 |
100% |
| Sports Injuries | 9 |
100% |
Overall, 85% (1210
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Stretching Reviews
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It does work, but causes intense pain.
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It helps some I do basic stretching on my own
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Very light stretching - slow movements
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Works somewhat but physio doesn't want me to do alot of exercises until I get the pain settled down more.
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When the pain is bad this can feel quite nice, I use the exercises the physio gave me.
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Makes a big difference when I sretch several times each day
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I do stretches every morning and night to keep my body as limber as I can, some days I can't do them because the pain is too bad.
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It made the pain worse, like it just aggravated my back more.
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Doing Qi Gong and yoga daily makes a big difference.
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helps, but not much
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Stretching
Stretching seems to cause cramps in my feet. [More] -
Stretching
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Stretching...
i think i would like the stretching to be elastic... [More] -
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]
