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Why does stretching feel so good?

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beer

Lifer
I've always wondered this. I think my boss is looking at me funny because I can't help but lean back and stretch every 10 minutes, it feels like a necessity for some reason
 
It relaxes tense muscles for one thing. I wouldn't be surprised if some hormone isn't released when you do it either, sometimes it feels like an endorphine rush when I do a good stretch. :heart:
 
something about blood flow, too.

as i get older, i need to stretch before playing basketball and volleyball. i remember the days when i'd play for hours without stretching beforehand. now, it's a pulled muscle waiting to happen if i don't. sad thing is, i'm only 26. 🙁
 
Originally posted by: blakeatwork
heh...

I hate stretching, and having my calves seize up... big time cramps....

other then that, I love stretching...
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My calves cramp up in my sleep if I haven't worked them in a few days and then work them a lot. But yeah, to stretch is to win. Only problem is I can't properly crack my back unless it's against a school desk chair (ie: haven't been able to in almost 3 years, chairs in college aren't the same).
 
Originally posted by: Tremulant
Originally posted by: blakeatwork
heh...

I hate stretching, and having my calves seize up... big time cramps....

other then that, I love stretching...
Click to expand...

My calves cramp up in my sleep if I haven't worked them in a few days and then work them a lot. But yeah, to stretch is to win. Only problem is I can't properly crack my back unless it's against a school desk chair (ie: haven't been able to in almost 3 years, chairs in college aren't the same).
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ever wake up, stretch, and have your leg start twitching like a cat's?? Happened this morning... kinda funny actually...

but man... do those calf-spasms hurt! I've woken myself up with one once... thought the muscle was going to jump off my leg...😀
 
Originally posted by: Tremulant
Originally posted by: blakeatwork
heh...

I hate stretching, and having my calves seize up... big time cramps....

other then that, I love stretching...
Click to expand...

My calves cramp up in my sleep if I haven't worked them in a few days and then work them a lot. But yeah, to stretch is to win. Only problem is I can't properly crack my back unless it's against a school desk chair (ie: haven't been able to in almost 3 years, chairs in college aren't the same).
Click to expand...

sigh...just graduadted..those DESKs were the best!! i used to crack my back all the time on those...
 
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