Difference between revisions of "Improve Flexibility"
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It's important to have good flexibility so you don't injure yourself. This does not just apply to athletes: anyone can hurt themselves if they happen to move the wrong way and overstretch a tight muscle. Stretching is important at all ages, since much flexibility can be lost over time. Increasing flexibility isn't hard but it doesn't happen overnight. You have to keep at it until you reach your goal and then stretch on a regular basis to keep yourself at that level. | It's important to have good flexibility so you don't injure yourself. This does not just apply to athletes: anyone can hurt themselves if they happen to move the wrong way and overstretch a tight muscle. Stretching is important at all ages, since much flexibility can be lost over time. Increasing flexibility isn't hard but it doesn't happen overnight. You have to keep at it until you reach your goal and then stretch on a regular basis to keep yourself at that level. | ||
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#Consider acupuncture. There is a small amount of evidence that acupuncture can help with flexibility.<ref>http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/acu.2010.0773</ref> At any rate, it is well demonstrated to relieve muscle pain and improve blood flow, both of which can help flexibility exercise regimens. | #Consider acupuncture. There is a small amount of evidence that acupuncture can help with flexibility.<ref>http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/acu.2010.0773</ref> At any rate, it is well demonstrated to relieve muscle pain and improve blood flow, both of which can help flexibility exercise regimens. | ||
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