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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 worked for me, sciatica has been gone for about three weeks now. I still do the stretching at home. Hope it keeps working!!!
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Over stretched my stiff legs and probably caused my problems.
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It helps me but as soon as I stop, it hurts again.
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flexability
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Gentle yoga stretch or Alexander Technique stretches or resting flat for 20 minutes until the ache goes away which it does nowadays but not when I was first ill. I need to think more stretches to combat the tightening. Muscles do have memory and respond better when I make sure they are in the right place when sitting and standing.
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do it all day helps a little bt muscles just tighten again
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Have done Yoga for @4 years now. Can't imagine life without it.
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This is a must
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Although its hard to stretch in certain directions, sideways, and up, i stretch forwards to my feet sitting flat. Hurts to stretch my neck still.
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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] -
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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]
