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. That puts you at risk for joint pain, strains, and muscle damage.

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For example, sitting in a chair all day results in tight hamstrings in the back of the thigh. That can make it harder to extend your leg or straighten your knee all the way, which inhibits walking. 

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Benefits of Stretching:

• Improve your performance in physical activities.

• Decrease your risk of injuries.

• Help your joints move through their full range of motion.

• Increase muscle blood flow.

• Enable your muscles to work most effectively.

• Improve your ability to do daily activities.