Stretching

Stretching for Pain Relief and Injury Prevention

Stretching the soft tissues (muscles, ligaments and tendons) in the back, legs, buttock and around the spine can have great benefits. In addition to providing relief from back pain and symptoms of sciatica, stretching exercises can also prevent future pain. Learn how limited motion in the spinal column can lead to acute and chronic back pain and then examine specific stretches that may be used for pain relief with the following resources.

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