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‘Stretching is B.S.’ Addendum

  • The article responds to queries about the perceived benefits of stretching, emphasizing the need for precise problem diagnosis.
  • Comparing stretching to complete non-activity highlights a confounding effect; any form of movement can counteract the health issues linked to excessive sedentary behavior.
  • Static stretching may increase pain tolerance, which could explain temporary relief, but does not necessarily resolve underlying health issues.
  • The benefits of stretching might be more about enhancing the mind-muscle connection and neural reprogramming rather than physical changes in muscle or tissue structure.
  • Some perceived improvements from stretching could be coincidental or due to other variables like soft-tissue work or overall health improvements over time.
  • Conclusions on the effectiveness of stretching require specific definitions of the problem and a clear understanding of the intervention's direct effects to rule out confounding factors.
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