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Stretching Safety Pointers
Tips July 24th, 2007
- If at any time a stretching exercise feels uncomfortable or painful, reduce the intensity of the stretch or exercise by reducing the range of movement or ease the pressure off the joint
- If sharp pain occurs or is referred to another part of the body, STOP the exercise. Seek the advice of a qualified physiotherapist, Pilates instructor or doctor on the movements you’re doing
- If you ever feel your neck straining during a supine exercise, support it with cushions
- or pillows. The exercise may then be completed without any strain on the breathing or on muscles that are not the ‘working’ ones necessary for the movement
- Stretch the muscle GRADUALLY
- Do NOT stretch injured or torn muscles
- If stretching a group of muscles affects another group (e.g. a thoracic stretch strains the should joint) do NOT continue without further qualified guidance
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