Stretching is good for you

24 January 2012 - 09:21
By Dr Know It All

WE need to stretch our bodies to improve our flexibility (the range of motion available to our joints).

Flexibility does the following:

  • Improves muscle balance around a joint, which in turn improves your posture;
  • Reduces the chance of injury when we are active; and
  • Increases the blood and nutrient supply to muscles and cartilage.

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