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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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i use yoga techniques to stretch out. it helps a lot.
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yes, I do it everyday. It helps. Too scared to do it today
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I'VE HAD BACK PAIN EVER SINCE I WAS REAR ENDED. AT THE TIME I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST MY NECK BUT APPARENTLY IT DID DAMAGE TO MY LOWER BACK AS WELL. STRETCHING MAKES IT FEEL BETTER BUT DOESN'T TAKE THE PAIN AWAY.
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Yoga is incredable, but only when I'm not in severe pain.
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yes but need to know what to do as I worry I will damage my spine more
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Yes, have to stretch, or will be soo stiff.
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temporary fix.Like the massage,it helps some during,but almost as soon as it over,the pain's just as bad
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only on the days I can I try to atleast do a little.
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helps alot, but need to know which stretches to do and which ones to avoid....but it is like all other, you have to keep doing throughout the day, every day
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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]
