To improve flexibility and mobility, athletes and active individuals often rely on several forms of stretching. These involve lengthening or flexing a muscle or tendon to promote enhanced elasticity.

SEQUIM — The owner of the Sequim Gym will discuss Active Isolated Stretching at a free WOW! Working on Wellness Forum at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10. The forum will be at Trinity United Methodist ...

Our audience members clearly want to stretch their bodies as well as their minds. A flood of e-questions floated in for stretching guru Jim Wharton after last week's Your Health segment on ...

Why should we stretch at all? According to personal trainer Desiree Lethaus, stretching has a range of benefits for the body, including better posture, improved flexibility, and better mobility.

Dynamic and static stretches and strengthening exercises can help relieve upper back pain. Working on your core muscles may also help. Ouch! Neck and back pain cramping your style? Regardless of the ...

Hamstring rehabilitation exercises can aid recovery and help prevent future injuries. Rehabilitation protocols typically call for a combination of stretching and strengthening movements. While severe ...

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