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 ...

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 ...

With all the things we do to work towards our health goals — walking, strength, cardio workouts — stretching often gets put on the back burner. Stretching feels good, so it's easy to think that it can ...

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 ...

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) is a form of assisted stretching. It combines passive stretching with muscle contraction. First, your partner applies force to stretch your muscle ...