For years, conventional wisdom in fitness culture has promoted the belief that stretching to become more flexible leads to better movement and injury prevention. But what if I told you that the road ...

You wake up with a stiff neck, your lower back aches by noon, and your shoulders feel like they’re carrying the weight of the world. Sound familiar? Here’s the thing — most of your body pain isn’t ...

Medical professionals have uncovered fascinating connections between simple stretching routines and significant pain relief. Their research reveals how these basic movements might transform daily ...

Read an excerpt from Prevention’s new book Stretch Away Pain below, and buy the book here. Movement can change lives. I see it every day. When I was young, I didn’t understand pain. Each morning, I ...

Stretching may provide a variety of benefits. People can perform stretches anywhere and at any time. Doing so regularly may help increase flexibility and reduce the risk of injury. Share on Pinterest ...

Stretches like the knee to chest stretch and trunk rotation can help relieve SI joint pain. A physical therapist can also provide targeted exercises to strengthen the surrounding muscles. Share on ...

Without realizing it, many of us start our day by stretching before we even get out of bed. Involuntary stretching of your muscles is called pandiculation. It’s a behavior seen in most types of ...