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Should You Stretch Before or After Exercise, or Both?

Should You Stretch Before or After Exercise, or Both?

Description: You're told stretch, stretch, stretch - but the bulk of scientific evidence doesn't actually support this theory.

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Dr. Joseph Mercola
May 17, 2023
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STORY AT-A-GLANCE

  • The bulk of the scientific evidence does not support the recommendation to stretch before exercising to prevent injury

  • Most injuries occur during eccentric contraction within normal range of motion. Therefore, increasing your range of motion before exercise is unlikely to prevent injury

  • Stretching appears to increase pain tolerance, which…

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