What Does Stretching Do?

Stretching keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy, and we need that flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints. Without it, the muscles shorten and become tight. Then, when you call on the muscles for activity, they are weak and unable to extend all the way.

What are the 5 benefits of stretching?

Here are five benefits that stretching has.
  • Stretching can improve posture. Tight muscles can cause poor posture. ...
  • Stretching can improve range of motion and prevents loss of range of motion. ...
  • Stretching can decrease back pain. ...
  • Stretching can help prevent injury. ...
  • Stretching can decrease muscle soreness.

What are the benefits of stretching?

Benefits of stretching
  • Improve your performance in physical activities.
  • Decrease your risk of injuries.
  • Help your joints move through their full range of motion.
  • Enable your muscles to work most effectively.
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Sarah Jenkins

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