Does stretching reduce muscle soreness?

Dr. Rajpal Brar, DPT

Jul 21, 2020

Research Review: Stretching to prevent or reduce muscle soreness after exercise (Cochrane Review - Herbert, et al 2011)

4 Comments

Nice Review. Do you recommend cryotherapy post workouts?

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vishal.vashistha@yahoo.com

Thank you for the post. Is there a role for light yoga and/or water-based exercises on "off workout days" to improve soreness?

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