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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 | 531 |
85% |
| Sciatica | 145 |
79% |
| Fibromyalgia | 26 |
100% |
| Chronic Pain | 10 |
100% |
| Sports Injuries | 6 |
100% |
Overall, 86% (766
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Stretching Reviews
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It didn not help me.
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works great but sometimes cause more pain
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Stretchin Helps when I get spasms..it actually lessens the severity of the spasms.
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Very important but sometimes I'm just not motivated.
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stretching helps but don't overdo it
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a must for everyone
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I have to stretch regularly or I feel like one big cramp.
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It helps.
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but have to do constantly
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cant move until i stretch
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I also have had PD for over 11 years and with that you also need to stretch and exercise, so it is a real part of my routine and my life. If I don't do this I simply can't move and the ache and the pain is more than I can take, so I just do them.
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I do this on a daily basis. It works as long as you don't overdo it and you do it as a daily routine.
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I stretch everyday to help my back.
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Temorary relieves the pain when I strech the hamstring
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My doctor gave me a list of stretches to do that really helps relax my back muscles.
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Stretching seems to cause cramps in my feet. [More] -
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I do stretches and it helps my legs. I'm still working a desk job and alot of times i will sit at my desk and stretch my legs, feet ankles what ever i... [More] -
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i think i would like the stretching to be elastic... [More] -
Stretching??
Yes, good stretch is nice. I hate it when I go to far and accidentally crack something! [More] -
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I did lots of stretching last night and today i seem to feel so much worse - sitting over a computer all day does not help but i thought the whole poi... [More]
