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I have no flexibility in my muscles at all. Sometimes stretching actually hurts. How much do I need to stretch to make the discomfort go away?

If stretching hurts, you may want to consult a physical therapist about different stretches to try. If you do these stretches regularly, you'll probably feel less tension within just a few weeks.


Researchers recently put military men on a two-week stretching regimen. After stretching each leg for a total of 80 seconds four times a week, participants found leg stretches to be less intense. This suggests that it doesn't take long to "adapt" to the sensation of stretching.


A little stretching can go a long way. Ask a physical therapist for safe and comfortable stretches you can do to get started.

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