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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 | 533 |
85% |
| Sciatica | 145 |
79% |
| Fibromyalgia | 26 |
100% |
| Chronic Pain | 10 |
100% |
| Sports Injuries | 6 |
100% |
Overall, 86% (768
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Stretching Reviews
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Really Helps alot
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This tends to go along with physical therapy....so see that section :)
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on my exercise ball makes a slight difference
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Helps somewhat
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when I remember which stretches to do when and where it helps.
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I do stretches several times a day for my back. Some more extensive than others depending on how it feels. It helps to keeps me moving.
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Helps me relieve stress and boost my confidence for working out.
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Yoga and exersize help a lot.
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It helps if I do some slow stretching. Any jurking or repetitive movement such as being at my computer makes me hurt worse.
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Stretching has to be a way of life for me from now on... can't live without it.
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Works only when pain isn't really intense.
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yes,yes. it is helpful
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Seems to help a little
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Excercises from chiropractor and P.T. have helped alleviate muscles spasms by quite a bit. But they still happen.
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definetely
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Stretching seems to cause cramps in my feet. [More] -
Stretching
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]
