Stretches to Help You Get Loose

Sources Medically Reviewed on 05/06/2019 Reviewed by Tyler Wheeler, MD on May 06, 2019
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SOURCES:
Collin Eggebrecht, licensed physical therapist, DPT, OCS, CSCS.
American Council On Exercise: "Reset Your Day With This Cool-down," "Seated Butterfly Stretch," "Flexibility Exercises for Beginners," "Glute Bridge," "Youth Fitness: Cool Down and Stretch," "Cobra," "5 Chest Stretch Variations."
American Heart Association: "Stretches for Exercise and Flexibility."
American Sleep Apnea Association: "Can't sleep? Try these easy sleep-friendly yoga poses."
Arthritis Foundation: "Bridges," "Seated Butterfly Stretch," "Standing Hamstring Stretch," "Quadriceps Stretch," "Calf Stretches," "Standing Hip Flexors and Quadriceps Stretches."
Cleveland Clinic: "Exercises to Reduce Low Back Pain."
ExRx.net: "Side Lunge."
Journal of Athletic Training: "Standing and Supine Hamstring Stretching Are Equally Effective."
Mayo Clinic: "Guide to Stretches."
National Institute on Aging: "Flexibility."
National Institutes of Health Office of Research Services: "Exercises and Stretches."
Piedmont Healthcare: "3 quick stretches to alleviate lower back pain."
UC Riverside Wellness Program: "Stretching Exercises for the Lower Body."
United States Olympic Committee: "6 Moves to Loosen Up Tight Hip Flexors."
Reviewed by Tyler Wheeler, MD on May 06, 2019
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