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Stretching & Flexibility/Questions Answered by Expert Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)

Subject	Date Asked
range of knee motion after take off brace	2/7/2012
Q: Which exercises would be well to range of motion in knee after take off brace as soon as possible? ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Here's a few suggestions for ...
Flexibility and weak knees	1/20/2012
Q: I have always been very inflexible, but lately have been doing a bit of yoga. I am improving, ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Here's a few suggestions for ...
What happens when a muscle is stretched?	12/20/2011
Q: What exactly happens within a muscle when performing a stretch? A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Here's a brief exert from the ...
Does extreme flexibility lead to joint instability?	11/9/2011
Q: I have always been extremely flexible, the kind of person who was able to perfect a split in weeks ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. To answer yourYes, excessive ...
Lower Back stretches	10/28/2011
Q: I am 24 yrs old and have minor lower back pain but have a hard time getting it stretched out. I do ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Here's a few suggestions.... Try ...
Can I ever gain my flexibility back?	10/15/2011
Q: I'm 15 and a year ago I used to be so flexible; I could do the splits in both direction, I could ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. As long as you have no lingering ...
Stretching, long term improvements	9/26/2011
Q: I have never been very flexible. I'm 40 and started stretching everyday for about 15 minutes. From ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Here's a few suggestions.... ...
Pain in joints when stretching	9/12/2011
Q: When I perform certain stretches I feel pain in my joints instead of stretch in the muscle, this is ... A: If you've been inactive for quite some time, then it's not unusual to feel some pain when starting ...
Upper leg pulled muscle	9/2/2011
Q: I was doing a limbo move when I heard a loud snapping sound come from my upper leg area. My leg was ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Without being able to consult with ...
Stretching Frozen Shoulder	9/2/2011
Q: My question is about stretching. I am 50 years old and I have spent over 25 years stretching [mostly ... A: Frozen shoulder typically occurs after another injury, so in your case the hand injury may have been ...
Foot problem - poss tendon / ligament issues	8/21/2011
Q: I broke my 1st metatarsal on my right foot at the beginning of the year and since then I have had ... A: Without being able to consult with you personally I can only offer you an educated guess, but if ...
Sore muscles and muscle pain	8/5/2011
Q: I am a verry good athlete but I have two weeks to get fit and my muscles pain more then ever what do ... A: There's quite a few things you can do, but the best advice I can give you is to have a read of the ...
Stretching Shoulder and Elbow	7/23/2011
Q: Hey Dr. I am Jay. I been doing a little Tai Chi - some Stretching as well. I am trying to lose ... A: You've got quite a few questions there and none of them can answered with a simple sentence or two. ...
Inner thigh stretching	6/12/2011
Q: ive recently (8xweeks ago ) been given the ok to start getting myself back to good fitness which i ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Continue to work on the muscle ...
Stretching physiology	5/25/2011
Q: When we increase muscle mass with resistance training, it is generally described as a process of ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. No, the physiology of improving ...
stetching for knee and part of back muscle that won't heal	5/25/2011
Q: Years ago I was heavily into bodybuilding. I haven't ben training for about 6 years. Now I am in my ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. However, without being able to ...
Ankle Injury? Ankle Sprain?	5/15/2011
Q: About a week ago, I was doing some jumping exercises. I landed awkwardly on my left foot and I heard ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Firstly, if you heard a crack when ...
Questions on Stretching	5/13/2011
Q: Walker, I am a freelance writer writing an article on stretching. I need to sprinkle in a couple of ... A: Debbie, You have no business writing an article on stretching and flexibility if you don't have ...
Stretching and stomach cramps	4/23/2011
Q: Well every time I stretch to get my splits I get these terrible stomach cramps. I try to breathe ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. And sorry about the delay in ...
Hamstring stretch, pain behind knee	4/21/2011
Q: I have been trying to increase flexibility of my hamstring and one of the exercise I do is place one ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. And sorry about the delay in ...
Snapping of thigh and groin muscle.	4/17/2011
Q: Greeting's Doc, I'm 23yrs old.. I've been doing splits from past six months..i'm like 2 to 4inches ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Without being able to consult with ...
Sprained ankle	3/23/2011
Q: I sprained my ankle in January of 2010. I had to have a cast for a month, then a walking boot for a ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. With an injury like yours, there ...
Leg muscle weakness and stiffness	3/23/2011
Q: Greetings Doc, I'm a dancer age 23,weight 63,height 5feet 7 inches..my regular workouts include ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. It's sounds like you may be over ...
Stretches for hips, groin and hamstrings	3/14/2011
Q: I am a track athlete and I've been working on trying to lengthen my stride and i've come to the ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. There are quite a few videos of ...
Gymnastics Stretching	3/4/2011
Q: ! So i'm a 13 year old girl in gymnastics and am already fairly flexible. But I'm going through ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. It's not that your muscles lose ...
Muscle Stifness, Sore Muscles	2/19/2011
Q: Have you ever read anywhere "why" we get muscle stiffness? I read about soreness. Lactic acid, etc. ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Inactivity, lack of blood flow, ...
Neck Pain, neck strain, neck injury	2/8/2011
Q: I recently started working out at home, I do complete DVD workouts that include cardio, strength ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. However, without being able to ...
Inner Thigh Pain, Inner Thigh Strain	2/3/2011
Q: Everytime I stretch my right inner thigh muscle I get a sharp pain in my thigh. I was very used to ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Without being able to consult with ...
Muscle Pain and Soreness.	1/29/2011
Q: Greetings Doc. I'm Aj,male 23yrs old.height.5.7..weight 63. A week earlier i was down with season ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. It's quite normal to have some ...
Calf and Thigh muscle stretches.	1/29/2011
Q: I'm going to work on my calves and thighs with cardiovascular exercise. The problem is, I don't know ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Warming up correctly is very ...
Foam roller appropriate for 11 yr old?	1/8/2011
Q: I recently bought a foam roller for self-massage and my 11 yr old daughter has taken a liking to ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. When a foam roller is used for self ...
Stretching - Stiff, tight muscles	12/23/2010
Q: Whenever I am stretching my legs, for example, in a sitting position with both legs in front of me ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. When you are inactive for so long ...
My splits are stuck	12/22/2010
Q: I am a dancer so having your splits is very important. However my splits seem to be stuck about 6 ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most ...
Ski Injury \| Chest Strain \| Chest Muscle Bruise	11/29/2010
Q: I returned from a ski trip, during which I fell and received a blow to the left side of my chest (I ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Without being able to consult with ...
Injuries to ligaments, tendons	10/21/2010
Q: Brad I know the basic principal of building muscle is to actually 'injure' the muscle by lifting ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. The principle of overload holds ...
Hamstring Flexibility and Stretches	10/16/2010
Q: Brad I have always had very tight hamstrings. While standing I can barely get one foot on a table or ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. When you are starting a stretching ...
Stretching ligaments	10/6/2010
Q: I am 3 months post TKA surgery and only have about 110 degrees range of motion. I had about 135 ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. You should never try to stretch ...
IT Band Stretching	9/22/2010
Q: I'm confused how to properly stretch the IT Band. I'd gone to a personal trainer, but none of the ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. The reason why you may not feel the ...
Pulled Muscle, Groin Strain	9/21/2010
Q: Yesterday in dance class we were laying on our backs holding our leg in to the splits and the we ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Firstly, here's some information ...
Stretching, injury rehabilitation, tendonitis	8/21/2010
Q: I am just 20 years old and have been weight training for 2 years. But i have encountered several ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Stretching, along with other rehab ...
Legs pain and round back	8/11/2010
Q: I'm a beginner figure skater who always stretches. But the only stretch I'm never able to do is ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Firstly, strength and flexibility ...
Questions about stretching and flexibility training	8/3/2010
Q: I'm a junior soccer player who's trying to improve himself as much as I can. I been doing a lot of ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. 1. Stretching as part of your ...
Limited range when pulling arms back	7/28/2010
Q: Mr. Walker. So here is my problem. Whenever I jump rope for a little bit, 3-5min, the area under my ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. It sounds like it may be a simple ...
Stretching for a back injury	7/20/2010
Q: I hurt my back a while back. I bent down to pick up something and felt really bad pain, and ended up ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Firstly, without being able to ...
muscle, tendon, ligament pain	7/12/2010
Q: I take TaeKwonDo; the instructor was holding my leg as I turned to touch the ground. My hip popped ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Without being able to consult with ...
Yoga and shoulder injury	7/12/2010
Q: Could yoga help him recover? A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. No, yoga won't help him with a ...
Belly muscles stretched	7/2/2010
Q: Brad I am 51. I have carried a sizeable belly for the past 20 years or so. I have recently managed ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. And sorry for the delay in replying; ...
PNF Stretching	6/30/2010
Q: I am trying to improve my flexibility and understand the benefits of PNF stretching. However I do ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF stretching can be performed ...
Streching Exercise Routine Videos	6/24/2010
Q: I am in a very bad shape. Is there any good routine of streching exercises on the internet (better ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. When you are starting a stretching ...
Sit and Reach, lower back flexibility	6/22/2010
Q: I am in the military and part of the PT Test is the Sit and Reach. Last time I did it I couldn't do ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Firstly, there's nothing wrong with ...
Hamstring restlessness & pain in foot	6/22/2010
Q: Until recently, I have been a very active athlete, running, walking, roller blading and ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Without being able to consult with ...
Book for Stretching, Book of Stretches	6/7/2010
Q: I live overseas and often travel. I walk a lot, but basically never exercise, which I would like to ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. When you are starting a stretching ...
Flexibility / Stretching at Work	6/5/2010
Q: I need to fill out a little of my story before I can ask you the question as such. I have not long ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. I think your issue is not just a ...
Hip injury	5/4/2010
Q: I suffered a hip injury when for the first time in 4 years of squatting tried to shove my knees out ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Without being able to consult with ...
Stretching for the splits	4/16/2010
Q: i would like to be able to do splits since i have gained an interest in dancing. i'm already 21 ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Sorry for the delay in replying; ...
Constant groin injuries while stretching	3/31/2010
Q: For a couple off months now while trying to get into the full splits I injured my groin twice and I ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Firstly, here's some information ...
stretching exercises.	3/19/2010
Q: please tell me the stretch %26 flexibility exercises for biceps %26 triceps A: If you need examples of different stretches to do, have a look at The Stretching Handbook... ...
Lower Back Stretches	3/16/2010
Q: About a year ago, I was lifting with my high school football team, and I hurt my back. I went to the ... A: Without being able to physically consult with you it's a little hard to accurately diagnose the ...
Pains in the legs caused by exercise	3/16/2010
Q: I have had DVT in my left calf over two years ago- the DVT was caused by high cholesteral. The ... A: and sorry for the delay in replying. It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. ...
Work out	3/9/2010
Q: After being unfit for ages I decided to do at home workouts, mainly dance which I enjoy very much. ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. It sounds like you may have simply ...
Lump on bicep	3/9/2010
Q: Hey coach, Sorry this isnt completely on topic but it was the best category I could find. I was a ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. That's quite unusual, and without ...
Flexibility, getting started	2/27/2010
Q: .well basically i had a baby 6years ago and going through my pregnancy as most mothers i was left ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Firstly, there's nothing wrong with ...
Muscle stiffness, stretching for high kicks	2/22/2010
Q: nearly a year ago I took up martial arts and now it has become a major part of my life. Obviously in ... A: I think you're probably holding the stretches for long enough. Once you get over 40-45 seconds you ...
Muscle stiffness, stretching for high kicks	2/21/2010
Q: nearly a year ago I took up martial arts and now it has become a major part of my life. Obviously in ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Here's a couple of things to try... ...
Swimming and Sway Back, Core Strength	2/19/2010
Q: My husband is currently training for a triathlon and is very fit over all. The biggest problem we ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Without being able to physically ...
Herniated disc, bulging disc treatment and recovery	2/18/2010
Q: I herniated my lumbar disc(L2-3) with a central herniation and anterior thecal sac impingement about ... A: Without being able to physically consult with you it's a little hard to accurately diagnose the ...
Hip and groin injury rehab	2/4/2010
Q: I have been lifting weights for almost 4 years and been experiencing what seems like right leg ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. At the moment it sounds like a ...
Stretching the buttocks and gluteus muscles	2/2/2010
Q: What is the best way to stretch the buttocks muscles? A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Firstly, there's no one best ...
Back injury treatment	1/24/2010
Q: I live in western Canada where we can get pretty severe winters. At least once a year I will take a ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. The recommended immediate treatment ...
Strained Oblique	1/7/2010
Q: I believe I have managed to pull/strain my front left oblique muscle by using my rebounder. I have a ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. The recommended immediate treatment ...
HELP, I want to become more flexible	1/6/2010
Q: I really need to know how to become more flexible pretty much everywere exept my arms. any ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most ...
Stretching for cheerleading	12/28/2009
Q: Im a cheerleader and i have been a base for 12 years now i want to be a flyer next year and i need ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most ...
Hip stretches for running	12/21/2009
Q: I'm an athlete, i play all sorts of sports but my main one is track and field. When i run i have a ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Firstly, try kicking your heels up ...
Adductor strain	12/12/2009
Q: I injured my right adductor while doing squats about one month ago and have been going to physical ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Yes, you can include those ...
Best type of Stretching - Static v's AIS	11/27/2009
Q: I'm 17 years old and 5'4" tall boy. I do 15 mins stretching everyday. I have one small0 Which one is ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. It's not that one type is better ...
Help on stretching injuries please!	11/21/2009
Q: I injured my left leg while practicing taekwondo about four years ago. I didn’t apply R.I.C.E ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Yes, you can use the same treatment ...
Stretching - very stiff, not flexible	11/12/2009
Q: I'm verry stiff, not flexable at all. What is a quick and effective way to get flexable? A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most ...
Stretching for muscle toning (upperlegs/thighs)	11/10/2009
Q: im 17 and underweight...but im workin on gaining all the weight again...I would like to know if ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Muscle toning is best achieved ...
Stretching for back pain	11/9/2009
Q: I was wondering what kind of stretching I should do to strengthen my abs and lower back for ongoing ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Your doctor is correct in saying ...
stretching program for whole body	11/5/2009
Q: ever since I have found allexperts.com I have had so many questions ! so I don't work out, based on ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most ...
lower back/belly	10/30/2009
Q: Brad I used to lift weights a lot until I put my back out twice doing squats. I am not disabled, but ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Without being able to physically ...
Goalie Stretches for warming up?	10/10/2009
Q: I am a young ringette goalie and after each game, my shoulders or legs hurt. During the game, I can ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Here's some guidelines on how to ...
stretching for the splits	10/10/2009
Q: I'm 26. 140lbs and pretty fit. I have never been able to do a split, but then I did not do it on a ... A: No, I don't recommend that you launch straight into a hard stretching session straight after your ...
stretching for the splits	10/5/2009
Q: I'm 26. 140lbs and pretty fit. I have never been able to do a split, but then I did not do it on a ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most ...
Can stretching help leaps and turns	9/28/2009
Q: Can being stretched by a professional improve leaps and turns in dancing? A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. There are many benefits to ...
Specialist Help	9/13/2009
Q: I am concerned about my inflexibility. I am 46 and play regular competitive tennis. I am extremely ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Before you start doing too much ...
swayback, drooping belly, core strength	9/12/2009
Q: Brad I am a 50 year old professional driver. I have always been on the chubby side, but not obese. I ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Without being able to physically ...
need help to prevent injury	9/3/2009
Q: Brad I was really looking a master like you, who can help me realize some things and tell me about ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. I would spend more time warming up ...
stretching and warm ups	8/26/2009
Q: I am a college baseball player and have extremely tight muscles especially my hamstrings. I stretch ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. I do apologize for the delay in ...
What does stretching do?	8/23/2009
Q: What does stretching do? How does it help you in life? Thanks! A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. There's a few detailed articles ...
tight hamstrings	8/17/2009
Q: I am just starting out doing gentle yoga to help with flexibility and notice I have tight ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most ...
Stuck in a rut with my flexibility	8/9/2009
Q: I am a 23 year old rugby player. I play at a high level and train hard. In my position I need to ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most ...
lateral hamstring tightness / tingling	7/28/2009
Q: I have always had tight hamstrings, but I've been doing yoga recently and I really want to loosen ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Yes, I would say that this is truly ...
Problem with Inner Thigh Stretches	6/19/2009
Q: I've been having difficulty when doing any sort of inner thigh stretch. The inner thigh doesn't ... A: It's a little hard to give you an accurate diagnosis without being able to consult with you ...
Problem with Inner Thigh Stretches	6/18/2009
Q: I've been having difficulty when doing any sort of inner thigh stretch. The inner thigh doesn't ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. There are a couple of things I ...
Flexability coach in Toronto, ON, Canada	6/18/2009
Q: I've been wanting to practice my stretching properly and get more flexible for some time now. I am ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. We no longer do personal ...
Ankle Sprain	6/12/2009
Q: Back in November i sprained my ankle severely whilst playing basketball. I was on crutches for 7 ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. You've done the right things so ...
Pain when stretching - Splits	6/10/2009
Q: i stretch and then I'm able to do my splits but shortly after it hurts really bad and i cant do my ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most ...
Muscle Pain & Cramp	5/26/2009
Q: I am 27 years old,and weigh 170 lbs and am 5ft 9' tall. Lately when i am sleeping and I flex my foot ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. There are a number of factors that ...
Stretching Pain in Groin	5/22/2009
Q: when i stretch for my splits i have a deep pain in my upper thigh / lower butt area it feels like i ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. The pain you're experiencing could ...
toe touching	5/20/2009
Q: I cannot touch my toes. I am quite athletic especially running. I was wandering if there are any ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. I've given you some links to a ...
inversion table	5/14/2009
Q: Does it work and is it safe? A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. To be honest, I'm not really an ...
zulu knees	5/5/2009
Q: I would like to know what exercises/ stretches are safe to do and that will help with ... A: Can you point me to the article that you read? I hope the above has been helpful. For more ...
osteoarthritis & safe stretching	5/1/2009
Q: I would like to know what exercises/ stretches are safe to do and that will help with ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. The information here will help you ...
Becoming flexible - baseball pitching	4/19/2009
Q: Brad- I'm a 31-year-old male. I still play amateur baseball as a pitcher. I've always found it ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Flexibility is very important in ...
Tight hamstrings and lower back	4/14/2009
Q: I am 33 yr old and I have really tight hamstrings from too much weight lifting in high school. I ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. I've given you some links to a ...
Stretching Routine	4/9/2009
Q: I am a 14 year old boy, who is taking Strength Training in school. I do excersises for my thighs, ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. There's a few simple guidelines for ...
Stretch for golf swing	4/7/2009
Q: I feel a bit stiff in my golf swing..thanks for any advice you could give me. Bob A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. It is important that you start off ...
Pain in Quad while doing hip flexor stretch	4/1/2009
Q: I have been doing a little stretching for years. I have never had any issues with any stretches ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. The point of pain you're describing ...
How to find a (good) stretching coach	3/30/2009
Q: I'm trying to find out how I would find a certified stretching coach in my local area, New York ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. We no longer do personal ...
Flexibility - Getting Started - Warm up	3/15/2009
Q: I am 60 y/o. For most of my first 50 years, I played all kinds of sports. First of this year (after ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Just like any other fitness ...
plough pose	3/11/2009
Q: I am conducting research with regard to the Plough Pose. Could you please give your views, or if you ... A: Your question is probably better answered by someone who knows about yoga. The stretching and ...
Hamstring Flexibility Wall	3/10/2009
Q: Brad, At age 21, I realized I was very inflexible and had been for most of my life, so I started ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most ...
too much compression for shin splints?	2/25/2009
Q: recently i have been getting posterior shin splint pain ( the insides of the shins) i have bought a ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. We find that we get a lot better ...
PNF Stretching	2/23/2009
Q: What is a P&F stretch? A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. It's actually called PNF Stretching ...
Very inflexible, where to start?	2/18/2009
Q: I'm 24 and haven't been active for a while and I'm trying to get myself active again. One thing I ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. It is important that you start off ...
ankle sprain recovery	2/9/2009
Q: I got a ankle sprain while playing tennis, with swelling and bruising symptoms a month before, & as ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Recovery time will vary greatly ...
**- Stretching for Health -**	2/6/2009
Q: I was wondering can stretching improve my physical wellbeing and improve my physical appearance at ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Stretching will definitely help ...
Muscle strains and sprains	2/4/2009
Q: I repeatedly injure the same muscle or different muscles all the time I am on self medicated anti ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. When you experience repeated ...
streching	1/30/2009
Q: could you please explain the differance between PNF and sports specific PNF YOURS CONFUSED A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF stretching is just a type of ...
Stretching Question	1/15/2009
Q: I have heard that stretching in the sauna is really bad from a number of different people. I have ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. I have also heard this a number of ...
Flexibility for martial arts - split	12/31/2008
Q: I'm 23 y/o, and have been doing Hatha Yoga, martial arts, and weight training for 6 years. In weight ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most ...
exercise for hernited disc	12/12/2008
Q: I'm 33 yrs old woman. For past one year, I'm suffering from herniated disc problem. Can you suggest ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. We have a few articles that will ...
Ankle Difficulty	11/18/2008
Q: I have extremely weak ankles, I've sprained each ankle about 4 or 5 times, almost breaking my right ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. We have a very detailed 3 part ...
my arm	10/27/2008
Q: my name is Jordan Walsh and i just strained my forearm muscle (by my shoulder) playing hockey. i ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. There's a detailed recovery program ...
Omega 3 (fish-oil)	10/24/2008
Q: I am 42 year old male. I am practicing a martial art sport called aikido where alot of stretching ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Yes, Omega 3, 6 and 9 are all very ...
JUSTWHAT DO YOU SUBSRIBE ?	10/24/2008
Q: I'm a 68yr.ol' young man . . . lol I've been pretty active most of my life with jobs like: truck ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. 1. What kind of stretching do you ...
ribcage pain	10/23/2008
Q: My left rib area is extremely tight, travels around to the back left shoulder blade - can this ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Firstly, it's not really a common ...
Cramps after exercising	10/22/2008
Q: I'm 20/female. Trying to tone up a little. Once a week a girlfriend and I go to the gym and ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. There are a number of factors that ...
Groin Muscle cramping...severe pain.	10/5/2008
Q: Brad- I am a former hockey player, and had suffered groin muscle damage...have had pain for a ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. There's certainly a few things to ...
stretching	9/6/2008
Q: i just turned 18 and i've been lifting for a month now. I heard that if you stretch everyday then ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. To avoid injury it is imperative to ...
Flexibility age	9/5/2008
Q: I used to be really flexible as a kid. I am now 19 and a rather stiff person. Do you think if I keep ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. We have a number of articles ...
Ripped???	9/3/2008
Q: Hey there, I once lifted a heavy box...full of giant books...with my right hand and I felt as if ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Yes, it sounds like you've torn or ...
shoulder squeeze	8/23/2008
Q: i was diagonosed with fibromyalgia, which i think started up after a sports injury to my neck. ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. I would suggest you perform the ...
Gymnastic and Workout Stretching	8/22/2008
Q: i do a light workout daily to keep a delicate figure, situps, leg lifts, and as many pushups i can ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most ...
stretching for swimmners	8/14/2008
Q: I am a Masters swimmer & always looking for ways to improve my performance in the pool. I see where ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Yes, I would agree that her success ...
Can I get more nimble?	8/4/2008
Q: Brad I am 50,in decent shape as I run a couple times a week and workout with weights. I am ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Some people are naturally more ...
Stretching...before or after?	7/25/2008
Q: I'm hoping you can give your opinion on a confusing issue. I have searched high and low on the net ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. To avoid injury it is imperative to ...
Increase Flexibility	7/25/2008
Q: I'm 15 years old, and I've been dancing for the past 4 years.. I wanted to know if there are any ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most ...
Stretching and muscle pain	7/24/2008
Q: I am a 31 yr old Navy jet pilot with some questions about stretching. I'm 5'9 175lbs and I have ... A: Yes, a light stretch will do more good than harm. Use your common sense about how hard to push the ...
Stretching and muscle pain	7/24/2008
Q: I am a 31 yr old Navy jet pilot with some questions about stretching. I'm 5'9 175lbs and I have ... A: Hey Greg The soreness you're referring to is most likely "post exercise muscle soreness" or DOMS ...
Stretching and muscle pain	7/23/2008
Q: I am a 31 yr old Navy jet pilot with some questions about stretching. I'm 5'9 175lbs and I have ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Try to think of stretching as ...
Extreme rigidity in a 26yr old :(	7/17/2008
Q: (sorry for the long description!) I'm desperate to take up stretching seriously, and I want to ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Firstly congratulations for taking ...
PNF Stretching and the splits	7/5/2008
Q: i am realy close to doing the splits i practise once a week at my weekly dance class but i dont seem ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most ...
weird cramp...	6/22/2008
Q: Brad...I am a fellow expert in the flooring section and from time to time I use this service myself. ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. There are a number of factors that ...
Cramp in left side when bending forward	6/18/2008
Q: every time I try to bend forward whether standing or sitting the muscle just below my last rib on my ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. There are a number of factors that ...
Cramps in my ribcage	6/10/2008
Q: I've got what must be one of the weirdest re-occurring cramps out there. The muscles below my pecs ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. There are a number of factors that ...
Lactic Acid?	6/8/2008
Q: I am a 50 year old recreational athelete,I play hockey (ice) and soccer. I stretch and take a lot of ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Post exercise muscle soreness (or ...
Stretching	6/6/2008
Q: I have known that I am not the most limber and don't stretch as much as I should, but my boyfriend ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Some people are naturally more ...
sore muscles	6/4/2008
Q: I just recently started exercising. I have exercised before but never could keep it up. This time I ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Post exercise muscle soreness is ...
muscle strain-how to treat?	6/3/2008
Q: i think i have muscle strain down the backs of both my legs. I had a really tight right leg for ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. From your description it sounds ...
poor posture and muscle tightness	5/28/2008
Q: Ever since I was a child ive had a very poor posture: rounded upper spine and forward shoulders. ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. The best way to approach this ...
immobility for 1-3 months	5/28/2008
Q: My mother of 89 yrs. fractured heel with 10mm break. She is not a candidate for surgery and it must ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Gentle, water based activity will ...
becoming more flexible to kick and do splits!	5/24/2008
Q: how can i improve myself to stretch my legs so that i can do splits and to kick higher? A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most ...
Splits	5/23/2008
Q: What kinds of stretching can I do to teach myself how to do the splits (again) in the quickest time ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most ...
safe recovery exercises	5/14/2008
Q: I have pain in right SIJ and facet syndrome. My NMRI shows no discs patology. I have pain by ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Exercises that help to stabilize ...
Hip muscles	5/7/2008
Q: Amy here from Canada. Here's my story. In the last year I have been on a health kick and started to ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Firstly, have a read through our ...
hip and lower limb flexibility	4/28/2008
Q: Ive always been a person with poor flexbility in my lower limbs, particularly tight hamstrings etc. ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. A couple of suggestions... 1. The ...
Bones?	4/28/2008
Q: I do gymnastics and circus arts, and I seem to dislocate easily. I used to subluxate(sp?) my right ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Yes, it sounds like you are ...
Calf cramps	4/19/2008
Q: I have been having some achyness in my calves, especially after climbing up hill. Today, I did a bit ... A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. There's a few things that can cause ...
stretching	4/8/2008
Q: do you think that stretching in a steam sauna is effective in the aid of cellulite reduction. A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. As much as I would like to tell you ...

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I'm more than happy to answer any questions relating to stretching and flexibility. Including how to use stretching to improve your athletic performance, prevent sports injury and aid in the recovery of sports injury.

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I'm an internationally recognized stretching and sports injury consultant with 20 years of practical experience in the health and fitness industry. And the founder of (The Stretching Institute).

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Sports Medicine Australia

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I've written 5 books on stretching, flexibility and sports injury, including... The Stretching Handbook (ISBN: 978-0958109338), The Anatomy of Stretching (ISBN: 978-1556435966) and The Anatomy of Sports Injuries (ISBN: 978-1556436666). Plus, I've had numerous articles published at About.com, Athletes.com and BodyBuilding.com.

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I'm a health science graduate of the University of New England, with post graduate accreditation's in athletics, swimming and triathlon coaching. I've worked with elite level and world champion athletes and I lecture for Sports Medicine Australia on injury prevention.

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I've worked as assistant coach to Miles Stewart (World Champion Triathlete) and Mick Doohan (World 500cc Motorcycle Champion). Plus I've worked with countless other athletes from sports as diverse as roller-skating, squash, and cycling.

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