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Flexibility and Stretching

Information about stretching: how and why to stretch, benefits and limitations, and sample flexibility routines.
Lying Piriformis Stretch
Tight piriformis muscles can lead to knee pain and lower back pain. Use this simple piriformis stretch to open your hips and keep the piriformis limber.
Hip and Lower Back Stretch
Learn an easy and simple stretch the hips and lower back muscles.
Stretching for Golfers
Stretching can have a variety of benefits for golfers when done properly. Before you try the following stretches, learn:
Shoulder Stretch for Golfers
Learn an easy and simple stretch to increase flexibility and reduce pain and stiffness in the shoulders and upper back.
Simple Shoulder Stretch - Increase Flexibility and Reduce Shoulder Pain
Learn an easy and simple stretch to increase flexibility and reduce pain and stiffness in the shoulders and upper back.
Plantar Fasciitis Stretch - How to Ease Plantar Fasciitis Foot Pain
Learn how to safely perform a standing Plantar Fasciitis Stretch
Calf Stretch for Flexibility
Learn how to safely perform a standing Achilles tendon and heel stretch
Calf Stretch for Flexibility
Learn how to safely perform a standing calf stretch.
Use an Exercise Band to Stretch the Quadriceps and Hip Flexors
Pro athletes use this quadriceps (thigh) stretch after a warm up to improve quadriceps and thigh flexibility before exercise.
Kneeling Quadriceps Stretch for Flexibility - Quad Stretch - Thigh Stretch
Learn how to safely perform a simple kneeling quadriceps stretch.
Piriformis Stretch
Tight piriformis muscles can lead to knee pain and lower back pain. Use this simple piriformis stretch to open your hips and keep the piriformis limber.
Advanced Iliotibial (IT) Band Stretch for Flexibility
Learn an advanced IT band stretch to improve flexibility and reduce knee pain.
Iliotibial (IT) Band Standing Stretch for Flexibility
Learn how to safely perform a simple IT band standing stretch.
Simple Shoulder Stretch - Increase Flexibility and Reduce Shoulder Pain
Learn an easy and simple stretch to increase flexibility and reduce pain and stiffness in the shoulders and upper back.
Standing Quadriceps Stretch for Flexibility - Simple Quad Stretch - Thigh Stretc
Learn how to safely perform a simple standing quadriceps stretch.
Hip Flexor - Psoas Stretch
Learn an easy and simple stretch the hip flexors and psoas muscles.
Foam Roller Exercises for Easing Tight Muscles
If you have tight muscles, get a great sports massage by doing foam roller exercises. Learn how to soothe tight muscles by using your own body weight to release tight fascia.
Flexibility for Athletes – Overview
Flexibility refers to the ability to move joints, through their entire range of motion, from a flexed to an extended position. Flexibility in individuals can be genetic, but it can also be developed by stretching.
Power Yoga - Top Product Picks
Power yoga is a hybrid form of yoga that focuses on strength and flexibility in order to build fitness.
Stretching Basics
Improve your flexibility with a good stretching program
About Stretching - What the Research Shows
Can stretching decrease the risk of injury?
Stretching For Walkers
Stretching routines and flexibility exercises and drills to increase your mobility, especially for walkers.
The Stretching Handbook - Guide Review
A back-pocket handbook that contains over 100 photos of sports related stretches for every major muscle group in your body.

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