Regular stretching increases flexibility and reduces the risk for injury. However, as with all exercise, form is important. Stretching incorrectly can do more harm than good. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Glenn Shi offers tips on doing the exercises correctly. http://mayocl.in/2nJ3nyb | Mayo Clinic

Dynamic vs Static Stretching – Which Works Best? Dynamic or static stretching… which one should you use to improve flexibility? • Dynamic stretches involve movement. Your joints move through a range of motion, so the stretch is stronger at some points and lighter at others. This gives a big advantage: in the lighter moments you can rest, reduce fatigue, and then push deeper when the stretch peaks again. • Static stretches are different. Here you hold the position. By staying in that lengthened p