Stretch 22 Blog

They say, "No pain, no gain." But does that mean you should be sore or tight after working out? While it's inevitable for your muscles to ache a bit after a few intense sessions, there are some preventative measures you can take to ease this. Doing exercises for...

Lower back pain costs American's nearly $100 billion annually. Between medical costs and lost work, that's a daunting burden. Many of the same conditions that cause low back pain, such as work, can also contribute to upper back pain. Upper back stretches can relieve...

Did you know that CrossFit is in the top ten of the largest and fastest-growing corporate chains in America? CrossFit stands alongside behemoths like Subway, Starbucks, Burger King. It's safe to say that since its inception in 2000, it's made waves in the fitness...

CrossFit is not for the fearful. Nor is it for those that fear pain. And that's not just marketing spin — the facts back it up. A study of CrossFit put the rate of injuries in the sport on par with contact sports (ex: hockey and football), distance running and...

Feeling aches and pains in your back? You're not alone. About 31 million Americans experience lower back pain in their lives. Worldwide, back pain is the leading cause of disability. Upper back pain and lower back pain can keep you out of work and keep you from living...

What's the secret to better health? Exercise. If anything, it's one of the best things that you can do for your body. Not only will it help you stay in shape, but it'll also lower your risk of certain diseases. Given that, it only makes sense to incorporate it into...

According to a national survey, in 2014, 8.6 million people reported injuries related to sports or recreational activities. Maybe as you're reading this you're fighting some nagging pain. Or maybe you're ignoring warning signs of a recurring injury. If that's you, it...

A pain in the quad is, well, a big pain!  After all, the Quadriceps muscle group is one of the largest muscle groups in the body. If you have a muscle tear or strain in this group of muscles, it can cause a log of leg pain and be very debilitating. But you may be...

You use your entire body when you run. You want to make sure to stretch properly. Here’s your guide to stretching for runners.

Improper stretching after an injury can do more harm than good. Here’s the right way to stretch after muscle strain.