No Benefit of Stretching to Speed Recovery or Prevent Injury

A common question in clinical practice is; "What stretches should I do to recover from my injury". As we were growing up, we often lined up to stretch before and after our activities at school. So, in an effort to "do something", patients will often be motivated to do some stretches to get rid of those pesky aches and pains from a workout. But, the fact is; Stretching before or after a workout, does NOT reduce the risk of injury or, help you recover from an injury.