Factor in our largely sedentary lifestyles, and it starts to make sense.
Here’s the good news.
And that’s a good thing because you don’t want to overdo it.
McSweeney recommends incorporating these stretches several times a day at most.
“Over-aggressive stretching can exhaust the muscles and actually increase pain and tension,” she says.
“In extreme cases, too much or too-rigorous stretching can damage ligaments and muscles, too.”
Never force a stretch, and always listen to your body.
The goal here is to release tension, so don’t hurt yourself.
