Harvard Health Blog Stretching: Less pain, other gains POSTED MARCH 08, 2019, 6:30 AM Kelly Bilodeau, Executive Editor, Harvard Women's Health Watch As you get older, your toes may seem farther away. Stretching to reach them can take a lot more effort than it once did. But while it may be tempting to shrug and assume that losing flexibility is just a cost of aging, it’s nothing to take in stride. It can affect your balance and your posture. It can even make you more prone to chronic pain. For example, tight hamstrings behind your knees can cause a pelvic misalignment that makes your lower back hurt. A lack of flexibility might also make you more prone to injury. Learn more »

Get your copy of Stretching Stretching is an excellent thing you can do for your health. These simple, yet effective moves can help you limber up for sports, improve your balance and prevent falls, increase your flexibility, and even help relieve arthritis, back, and knee pain. Whether you're an armchair athlete or a sports enthusiast, this Special Health Report, Stretching: 35 exercises to improve flexibility and reduce pain, from the experts at Harvard Medical School will show you how to create effective stretching routines that meet your needs and ability.

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