There are so many benefits to regular stretching, including*:
- Increased range of motion
- Increased flexibility
- Release stress
- Calm the mind
- Improve blood flow to muscles
- Reduce back pain
- Improve performance in physical activities
- Decrease risk of injury
- Help muscles work more effectively
*Sources: Harvard Health Publishing, September 2019; Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER), 1998-2020 and Healthline, June 2018