• 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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  4. The Stretch Pain Scale

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